Sunday, March 31, 2013
Looking forward to a good crowd
Last week we had our largest group in a while. It was great to see some new faces and I hope our attendance will continue to trend up. I look forward to seeing some of those who joined us for the first time come back on a regular basis! We will be meeting again on Tuesday for a night of chess yet again.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Candidates Tournament
For those of you who may be unaware, the Candidates Tournament is currently taking place and the last round is schedule for next Monday, April 1st. The winner of the Candidates Tournament earns the right to play Vishy Anand for the title of World Champion!
The website for the tournament can be found here and the site to follow the games as they are played live can be found here with analysis of the games. After round 11 out of 14, Magnus Carlson leads the field with 7.5/11 while former world Champion Vladimir Kramnik follows closely with 7/11 and Levon Aronian has 6.5/11 after losing his last two games. Perhaps we can glean a lesson or two out of going through the games of these phenomal players.
The website for the tournament can be found here and the site to follow the games as they are played live can be found here with analysis of the games. After round 11 out of 14, Magnus Carlson leads the field with 7.5/11 while former world Champion Vladimir Kramnik follows closely with 7/11 and Levon Aronian has 6.5/11 after losing his last two games. Perhaps we can glean a lesson or two out of going through the games of these phenomal players.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Come on out!
We will be at the Turners Club tonight enjoying some time over the boards. I hope you'll join us!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Tournament Tomorrow!
Our sister club in DeKalb will be holding a 5-round tourney tomorrow. I would encourage as many as are able to make it out to support Bill and the DeKalb club! Details are:
Sponsored by the DeKalb Chess Club, a USCF and ICA affiliate.
Observing the 238th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous declaration of March 23,1775, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
5 rounds, G/45 with no delay, dual-rated. Sections at TD discretion based upon registrations, but generally Open, Reserve - Under 1600 and Booster - Under 1200.
Prize Fund: Cash Prizes at TD discretion (calculated and posted during first round). Guaranteed 67% of entry funds received, generally 80%.
Additional “Under” prizes within sections and upset prizes too. For example, Under 1800 in the Open Section, Under 1400 in the Reserve, Under 1000 in the Booster. Must have at least three eligible players for a prize to be created. Unrated players are eligible for Section prizes only.
Where: First Congregational Church, 615 N First Street, DeKalb, IL
On-site Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
Rounds: 9:00am, 10:40am, (Lunch) 1pm, 2:40pm, 4:20pm with conclusion anticipated by 5:50pm.
Entry Fee: $20 with advanced registration by Friday, Mar. 15 at 9pm, $25 without pre-registration. $5 discount to second and additional family members or members of same academic club beyond the first entry. Only one discount available per person.
Pre-registration: send USCF ID number and name to registration@dekalbchess.com.
Lunch: refrigerator and microwave available onsite for registrants, delivery menus also available onsite. Pizza: $4 for two slices and a soft drink. Skittles room available for family and games analysis.
Questions? Contact info@dekalbchess.com or see details at www.dekalbchess.com.
Possible side event: Rated Game/5 blitz tournament at conclusion of main event. If interested, please indicate interest at registration. Become the first kid on your block to have one of the new USCF Blitz Ratings!
Give Me Liberty! Challenge
Location: First Congregational Church - DeKalbSponsored by the DeKalb Chess Club, a USCF and ICA affiliate.
Observing the 238th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous declaration of March 23,1775, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
5 rounds, G/45 with no delay, dual-rated. Sections at TD discretion based upon registrations, but generally Open, Reserve - Under 1600 and Booster - Under 1200.
Prize Fund: Cash Prizes at TD discretion (calculated and posted during first round). Guaranteed 67% of entry funds received, generally 80%.
Additional “Under” prizes within sections and upset prizes too. For example, Under 1800 in the Open Section, Under 1400 in the Reserve, Under 1000 in the Booster. Must have at least three eligible players for a prize to be created. Unrated players are eligible for Section prizes only.
Where: First Congregational Church, 615 N First Street, DeKalb, IL
On-site Registration: 8:00am-8:50am
Rounds: 9:00am, 10:40am, (Lunch) 1pm, 2:40pm, 4:20pm with conclusion anticipated by 5:50pm.
Entry Fee: $20 with advanced registration by Friday, Mar. 15 at 9pm, $25 without pre-registration. $5 discount to second and additional family members or members of same academic club beyond the first entry. Only one discount available per person.
Pre-registration: send USCF ID number and name to registration@dekalbchess.com.
Lunch: refrigerator and microwave available onsite for registrants, delivery menus also available onsite. Pizza: $4 for two slices and a soft drink. Skittles room available for family and games analysis.
Questions? Contact info@dekalbchess.com or see details at www.dekalbchess.com.
Possible side event: Rated Game/5 blitz tournament at conclusion of main event. If interested, please indicate interest at registration. Become the first kid on your block to have one of the new USCF Blitz Ratings!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Club Tonight!
We will be having club as usual this evening at 7:15 pm. I am sick and will be unable to make it, but Mike will be bringing the sets. Join us for an evening of chess and friendship.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Scholastic Tournament on Saturday too!
Northern Illinois Winter Scholastic (rated and unrated sections)
In conjunction with Northern Illinois Chess Enthusiasts (NICE) and Aurora-Naperville Chess Club which is affiliated with the US Chess Federation and the ICA.
In conjunction with Northern Illinois Chess Enthusiasts (NICE) and Aurora-Naperville Chess Club which is affiliated with the US Chess Federation and the ICA.
Where: 2201 Wellington Court, Lisle, IL
Site is the Molex Training Center, 1/8th mile south of the corner of Indiana and Ogden.
Ogden is about a mile south of I-88, Indiana is between Naperville Road and Route 53. (Please do notcontact Molex for any reason whatsoever – contact the organizer and/or the sponsoring affiliate ONLY).
Site is the Molex Training Center, 1/8th mile south of the corner of Indiana and Ogden.
Ogden is about a mile south of I-88, Indiana is between Naperville Road and Route 53. (Please do notcontact Molex for any reason whatsoever – contact the organizer and/or the sponsoring affiliate ONLY).
Rated Sections:4 rounds, Game/30 with 5 second delay.
Dual-rated, USCF rating required.
Sections at TD discretion based upon registration, but anticipated as K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Dual-rated, USCF rating required.
Sections at TD discretion based upon registration, but anticipated as K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Unrated Sections:
4 rounds, Game/30 with no delay.
USCF membership not required but USCF rules will apply.
Sections at TD discretion based upon registration, but anticipated as K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
4 rounds, Game/30 with no delay.
USCF membership not required but USCF rules will apply.
Sections at TD discretion based upon registration, but anticipated as K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
All Sections:
On-site Registration: 9:00am - 9:20am
Round Times: 1) 9:30am, 2) 10:45am, 3) 12:45pm, 4) 2:00pm
Awards ceremony to begin shortly after 3:30pm.
Awards ceremony to begin shortly after 3:30pm.
Prizes: Trophies for Section and Grade Winners. All entrants earn awards.
Entry Fee: $15 with advanced registration by Friday, March 15 at 9pm, $20 without pre-registration if space is available.
Advanced pre-registration is strongly recommended, registrations may be limited to 8 players per section at TD discretion.
Pre-registration: send name, grade level, school name and USCF ID number tonicetournaments@gmail.com. USCF memberships may be purchased at tournament.
Pre-registration: send name, grade level, school name and USCF ID number tonicetournaments@gmail.com. USCF memberships may be purchased at tournament.
Questions? Contact nicetournaments@gmail.comor review details at www.aurorachess.com.
Tournament on Saturday!
In conjunction with Northern Illinois Chess Enthusiasts (NICE) and Aurora-Naperville Chess Club which is affiliated with the US Chess Federation and the ICA.
4 rounds, Game/50 with 5 second delay.
Dual-rated, USCF membership required -- (See separate listing on ICA website for Rated Scholastic and Unrated Scholastic sections.)
Sections at TD discretion based upon registrations, but anticipated as Open (with Under 1800 prizes), Reserve - U1600 (with Under 1400 prizes), and Booster - U1200 (with Under 1000 prizes).
-- Must have at least three relevant entrants for a particular prize to be awarded
-- Unrateds eligible for Section prizes only
Prizes: Cash Prizes for Section Winners, Under prizes and Upset Awards.
Distribution: Guaranteed distribution of 75% of entry funds received, higher with targeted registrations. Allocation at TD discretion calculated and posted during first round.
Where: 2201 Wellington Court, Lisle, IL
Site is the Molex Training Center, 1/8th mile south of the corner of Indiana and Ogden.
Ogden is about a mile south of I-88, Indiana is between Naperville Road and Route 53. (Please do not contact Molex for any reason whatsoever – contact the organizer and/or the sponsoring affiliate ONLY).
On-site Registration: 8:30am - 9:00am
Round Times: 1) shortly after 9am, 2) 11am, 3) 1:30pm, 4) 3:30pm
Entry Fee: $20 with advanced registration by Friday, March 15 at 9pm,
$25 without pre-registration if space is available.
Advanced pre-registration is strongly recommended, registrations may be limited to 12 players per section at TD discretion.
Pre-registration: send USCF ID number and name to nicetournaments@gmail.com
Questions? Contact nicetournaments@gmail.com or review details at www.aurorachess.com.
4 rounds, Game/50 with 5 second delay.
Dual-rated, USCF membership required -- (See separate listing on ICA website for Rated Scholastic and Unrated Scholastic sections.)
Sections at TD discretion based upon registrations, but anticipated as Open (with Under 1800 prizes), Reserve - U1600 (with Under 1400 prizes), and Booster - U1200 (with Under 1000 prizes).
-- Must have at least three relevant entrants for a particular prize to be awarded
-- Unrateds eligible for Section prizes only
Prizes: Cash Prizes for Section Winners, Under prizes and Upset Awards.
Distribution: Guaranteed distribution of 75% of entry funds received, higher with targeted registrations. Allocation at TD discretion calculated and posted during first round.
Where: 2201 Wellington Court, Lisle, IL
Site is the Molex Training Center, 1/8th mile south of the corner of Indiana and Ogden.
Ogden is about a mile south of I-88, Indiana is between Naperville Road and Route 53. (Please do not contact Molex for any reason whatsoever – contact the organizer and/or the sponsoring affiliate ONLY).
On-site Registration: 8:30am - 9:00am
Round Times: 1) shortly after 9am, 2) 11am, 3) 1:30pm, 4) 3:30pm
Entry Fee: $20 with advanced registration by Friday, March 15 at 9pm,
$25 without pre-registration if space is available.
Advanced pre-registration is strongly recommended, registrations may be limited to 12 players per section at TD discretion.
Pre-registration: send USCF ID number and name to nicetournaments@gmail.com
Questions? Contact nicetournaments@gmail.com or review details at www.aurorachess.com.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
We're On!!!
Believe it or not, I actually checked the weather forecast prior to posting about club this week and it is clear for a change. We are on for the first time in 3 weeks. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Turners club on Tuesday. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of Alex coming out and imparting on us some level of his knowledge as he is a 2000+ rated player!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
CANCELLED AGAIN!!!
Sorry for the late notice, but I think we need to cancel chess club yet again. The weather outside really is frightful this time. Last week was not as bad as expected, but the roads are already bad outside today. I'm disappointed, but the battle over the boards will have to wait one more week. Looking forward to seeing you all then!
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