tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49373733755638632012024-02-20T14:03:59.668-08:00Chess AZ USCF Rated Chess Tournaments in Arizona
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-19596419026018117222023-09-08T20:29:00.000-07:002023-09-08T20:29:58.203-07:00Monthly USCF online-rated Tournament with Guaranteed Prizes<b><span><span style="font-size: large;">Details: </span><br /><br /></span></b><div><b><span><a href="https://truechess.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">TrueChess.BlogSpot.com</span></a></span></b>
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<br /><br />Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-84942168410591383082018-02-19T03:04:00.000-08:002018-02-26T00:25:43.691-08:00Game in 90 Fridays - March 2 - 30, 2018<b>A Swiss tournament played at the <br />
rate of one game each Friday night.</b><br />
<br />
<b>Starbucks</b><br />
13250 N. 7th St.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022 <br />
(Located at the SouthWest corner <br />
of N 7th St & E Thunderbird Rd)<br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b><br />
Some <b>purchase is required</b> each round; <br />
please retain your receipt. All chess <br />
players are requested to exit <br />
Starbucks by 9:55 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b><br />
5 Round Swiss in 2 Sections: <br />
Open (Open to Over 1400)<br />
Reserve (Under 1400 and Unrated)<br />
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<b>Open (1400+) Prizes:</b><br />
90% of Entries Returned<br />
1st - 40%, 2nd - 20%, 3rd - 15%, Best Under 1600 - 15%<br />
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<b>Reserve (U1400) Prizes:</b><br />
90% of Entries Returned<br />
1st - 40%, 2nd - 20%, Best U1200 - 15%, Best U1000 - 15%<br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b><br />
G/90;+5 - Affects Regular rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>On-line Registration:</b> <br />
(enter below)<br />
<br />
<b>On-site Registration:</b> <br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Until 6:10 p.m.</span> </b>Fridays<br />
<br />
<b>Round Times:</b> <br />
6:15 p.m. Fridays<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$15. online through 11:59 p.m. the day before the 1st round. <br />
$20. thereafter. $20. onsite. <br />
$0. for 2000+ ($1.refundable deposit for online registration). <br />
$0. for Unrated. ($1.refundable deposit for online registration). <br />
No checks or money orders onsite.<br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> Two half-point byes available. Half-point byes <br />
must be determined before the start of the ante-penultimate <br />
round. To be eligible for a prize a player must not have <br />
a last round forfeit and must participate in at least <br />
two out of four or three out of five rounds.<br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please <br />
bring a chess set and digital clock.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Details/Contact:</b><br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://chessaz.blogspot.com/p/refund-policy-cancellation-is.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Cancellation / Refund Policy</b></a><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br />
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<table><tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Online Registration">Online Registration</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"><br />
<option value="Regular Entry:">Regular Entry: $15.00 USD</option><br />
<option value="2000+ Deposit:">2000+ Deposit: $1.00 USD</option><br />
<option value="Unrated Deposit:">Unrated Deposit: $1.00 USD</option><br />
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<br />
<b>Dunkin' Donuts</b><br />
678 E Thunderbird Rd.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022 <br />
(Located at the NorthWest corner <br />
of E Thunderbird Rd & N 7th St.)<br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b><br />
Some <b>purchase is required</b> each round; <br />
please retain your receipt. All chess <br />
players are requested to please exit <br />
Dunkin' Donuts by 8:55 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b><br />
80% of Entries Returned<br />
1st - 40%, 2nd - 20%, Best Under 1400 - 20%<br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b><br />
4 Round Swiss <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b><br />
G/75;+5 - Affects Regular rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>On-line Registration:</b> <br />
(enter below)<br />
<br />
<b>On-site Registration:</b> <br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Until 5:55 p.m.</span> </b>Fridays<br />
<br />
<b>Round Times:</b> <br />
6:00 p.m. Fridays<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$15. online through 11:59 p.m. the day before the 1st round. <br />
$20. thereafter. $20. onsite. $0. for Masters. <br />
No checks or money orders onsite.<br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please <br />
bring a chess set and digital clock.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Details/Contact: <a href="http://www.uschess.org/tlas/9201.tla">http://www.uschess.org/tlas/9201.tla</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://chessaz.blogspot.com/p/refund-policy-cancellation-is.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Cancellation / Refund Policy</b></a><br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-7707931354711923012017-12-18T23:27:00.000-08:002018-01-20T12:22:35.632-08:00Wednesday Night Swiss - Jan 3 - 31, 2018<div id="title"><h1 class="event_name"></h1><h1 class="event_name"></h1><div class="site"><div id="specdescription"><b>One Game Each Wednesday Night</b></div><div class="dates">Join this 5 round tournament with two half point byes<br />
for the 1st and 2nd round; Round 3 begins on January 17.</div><div class="dates"><br />
<b>Jan 3 - 31, 2018</b></div><b> </b><br />
<b>Dunkin' Donuts</b><br />
678 E Thunderbird Rd.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022 <b> </b><br />
<br />
<b>Prizes: </b><br />
80% of Entries Returned</div></div><br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<dl><li><b>Note:</b></li>
<li>Some <b>purchase is required</b> each round; please retain your receipt.</li>
<li><b> </b></li>
<li><b>Format:</b></li>
<li>5 Round Open Swiss, G/75;<complete id="goog_675022372">+</complete>5 Affects Regular rating only. </li>
<li> </li>
<li><b>Round Times:</b></li>
<li>6:00 p.m. Wednesdays</li>
<li><b>Byes:</b></li>
<li>Two available. Byes must be determined before the start of round 3; Byes can not be changed </li>
<li>after the start of round 3. Must participate in at least three rounds to be eligible for a prize.</li>
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<dl><dt></dt>
<dt><b>Entry Fees:</b></dt>
<dd>$15. online through Tuesday, January 9, 2018; $20. thereafter. $20. onsite. $0. for Masters. No checks or money orders onsite. </dd>
<dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>Online Entries: Below</b></dt>
<dd></dd><dd></dd>
<dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>Onsite Entries: </b><span style="color: red;"><b>Until 5:55 p.m. </b></span></dt>
<dd></dd></dl><dl class="generalinfo"><dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>Note:</b></dt>
<dd>All chess players are requested to please exit Dunkin' Donuts by 8:55 p.m.</dd></dl><div class="description"></div></div></div><dl class="generalinfo"><dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>For More Information:</b></dt>
<dd><b>Rama</b> <a href="https://www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79">https://www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79</a></dd><dd></dd>
<dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>Directions to site:</b></dt>
<dd>Located at the NorthWest corner of E Thunderbird Rd and N 7th St.</dd><dd></dd>
<dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt><b>Official Web Site:</b></dt>
<dd><a href="http://chessaz.blogspot.com/">http://chessAZ.blogspot.com</a></dd>
<dt><b> </b></dt>
<dt></dt>
<dt><b>Note:</b></dt>
<dd><b>ID required. If you have them, please bring a chess set and digital clock. </b></dd>
<dt> </dt>
<dt> </dt>
<a href="http://chessaz.blogspot.com/p/refund-policy-cancellation-is.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Cancellation / Refund Policy</b></a></dl>Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-16400439938359572802017-11-01T21:54:00.002-07:002018-01-20T12:22:10.849-08:00Game 45 on Sunday Afternoon - November 12, 2017<b>What: US Chess Federation Rated Tournament </b><br />
<br />
<b>When: November 12, 2017 - <span style="color: red;">Sunday Afternoon<span style="color: black;">!</span></span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Where:</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Dunkin' Donuts</b></span><br />
678 E Thunderbird Rd.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br />
<br />
<b>Prizes</b>: 75% returned (each section).<br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">G/45;+5 </span>Affects both Quick and Regular rating.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b> You must play all available rounds to be eligible for a prize - <br />
unless you are a late entrant. Late entrants are not guaranteed entry.<br />
<br />
<b>Format: Three Round Quads </b><br />
(4 player Round Robin sections by rating) <br />
; Format may be modified if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$10. onsite. No checks or money orders. Also <span style="color: red;"><b><br />
a purchase is required</b></span> (as little as $1.+ tax); <br />
please retain your receipt. <br />
<br />
<b>Onsite Registration: <span style="color: red;">3:00 - 3:15 p.m. </span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds Times:</b> 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.<br />
Round times are approximate; the next round can begin early (with TD's consent) if players are ready.<br />
If a round finishes late then a break of up to 10 minutes is guaranteed. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> No byes are available. By entering you agree to play all available rounds. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Directions<span style="color: black;">:</span></b></span> <b>On the NorthWest corner of E Thunderbird Rd & N 7th St</b><br />
<br />
<b>Event Limitations and Site Conditions:</b> No Indoor Smoking. <br />
No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible. <span style="color: red;"><b>Free WiFi.</b></span> <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please bring a chess set and digital clock. <br />
All chess players are requested to please exit Dunkin' Donuts by 8:55 p.m.</b>Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-55055079661161597342017-08-08T03:05:00.000-07:002017-11-01T21:56:43.005-07:00Phoenix Sunday Rapids - August 13, 2017 <b>What: US Chess Federation Rated Tournament </b><br />
<br />
<b>When: August 13, 2017 - <span style="color: red;">Sunday Evening<span style="color: black;">!</span></span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Where:</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Starbucks</b></span><br />
13240 N 7th St.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph">https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>Prizes</b>: 75% returned (each section).<br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">G/20;+5 </span>Affects Quick rating only.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b> By entering you agree to play all available rounds.<br />
<b>You must play all three rounds to be eligible for a prize -</b><br />
unless you are a late entrant needed to make an even number <br />
of players in a section.<br />
<br />
<b>Format: Three Round Quads </b><br />
(4 player Round Robin sections by rating) <br />
; Format may be modified if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$10. online through Saturday the day before.<br />
$10. onsite. No checks or money orders.<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Purchase is required</b></span> (as little as $1.50) <br />
Please retain your receipt. <br />
<br />
<b>Advance Registration (below)</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Advance Registrants - please notify the TD if <br />
you are going to be more than 10 minutes late<span style="color: black;">!</span></b></span> <br />
<br />
<b>Onsite Registration: <span style="color: red;">until 5:00 pm</span> Sunday</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds Times:</b> 5:05 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.<br />
Round times are approximate. If both players are willing<br />
then the next round can begin early (with TD's consent).<br />
If a round finishes late then a break of up to 10 <br />
minutes may be taken by either player. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> No byes are available. By entering you agree to play all available rounds. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Directions<span style="color: black;">:</span></b></span> <b>Near the SouthWest corner of N 7th St &<span style="color: red;"> </span>E Thunderbird Rd </b><br />
<br />
<b>Event Limitations and Site Conditions:</b> No Indoor Smoking. No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please bring a chess set and digital clock.</b>Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-89600926557142992822017-07-25T05:55:00.003-07:002017-08-08T02:41:54.416-07:00Phoenix Sunday Rapids - July 30, 2017<b>Report:</b> <a href="http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201707302032">http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201707302032</a> <br />
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<br />
<b>What: US Chess Federation Rated Tournament </b><br />
<br />
<b>When: July 30, 2017 - <span style="color: red;">Sunday Evening<span style="color: black;">!</span></span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Where:</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Starbucks</b></span><br />
13240 N 7th St.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph">https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>Prizes</b>: 75% returned (each section).<br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">G/20;+5 </span>Affects Quick rating only.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b> By entering you agree to play all available rounds.<br />
<b>You must play all three rounds to be eligible for a prize -</b><br />
unless you are a late entrant needed to make an even number <br />
of players in a section.<br />
<br />
<b>Format: Three Round Quads </b><br />
(4 player sections by rating.) A section<br />
with other than 4 players may be paired<br />
as a 3 round Swiss if deemed necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$10. online through Saturday the day before.<br />
$10. onsite. No checks or money orders.<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Purchase is required</b></span> (as little as $1.50) <br />
Please retain your receipt. <br />
<br />
<b>Advance Registration (below)</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Advance Registrants - please notify the TD if <br />
you are going to be more than 10 minutes late<span style="color: black;">!</span></b></span> <br />
<br />
<b>Onsite Registration: <span style="color: red;">until 5:00 pm</span> Sunday</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds Times:</b> 5:05 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.<br />
Round times are approximate. If both players are willing<br />
then the next round can begin early (with TD's consent).<br />
If a round finishes late then a break of up to 10 <br />
minutes may be taken by either player. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> If a late entrant is needed to make an even number of players<br />
in a section then one half point bye is possible. Otherwise no byes.<br />
By entering you agree to play all available rounds.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Directions<span style="color: black;">:</span></b></span> <b>Near the SouthWest corner of N 7th St &<span style="color: red;"> </span>E Thunderbird Rd </b><br />
<br />
<b>Event Limitations and Site Conditions:</b> No Indoor Smoking. No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please bring a chess set and digital clock.</b>Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-71242603932035966352017-07-17T15:49:00.000-07:002017-07-30T02:08:56.969-07:00Phoenix Sunday Rapids - July 23, 2017<br />
<b>Report: </b><a href="http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201707238902">http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201707238902</a><br />
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<br />
<b>What: US Chess Federation Rated Tournament </b><br />
<br />
<b>When: July 23, 2017 - <span style="color: red;">Sunday Evening<span style="color: black;">!</span></span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Where:</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Starbucks</b></span><br />
13240 N 7th St.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph">https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9317/7th-street-thunderbird-13240-n-7th-st-shaw-butte-plaza-shopping-center-ph</a></b><br />
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<b>Prizes</b>: 75% returned (each section).<br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">G/20;+5 </span>Affects Quick rating only.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b> By entering you agree to play all available rounds.<br />
<b>You must play all three rounds to be eligible for a prize -</b><br />
unless you are a late entrant needed to make an even number <br />
of players in a section.<br />
<br />
<b>Format: Three Round Quads </b><br />
(4 player sections by rating.) A section<br />
with other than 4 players may be paired<br />
as a 3 round Swiss if deemed necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b><br />
$10. online through Saturday the day before.<br />
$10. onsite. No checks or money orders.<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Purchase is required</b></span> (as little as $1.50) <br />
Please retain your receipt. <br />
<br />
<b>Advance Registration (below)</b> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Advanced Registrants - please notify the TD if <br />
you are going to be more than 10 minutes late<span style="color: black;">!</span></b></span> <br />
<br />
<b>Onsite Registration: <span style="color: red;">until 5:00 pm</span> Sunday</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds Times:</b> 5:05 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.<br />
Round times are approximate. If both players are willing<br />
then the next round can begin early (with TD's consent).<br />
If a round finishes late then a break of up to 10 <br />
minutes may be taken by either player. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> If a late entrant is needed to make an even number of players<br />
in a section then one half point bye is possible. Otherwise no byes.<br />
By entering you agree to play all available rounds.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Directions<span style="color: black;">:</span></b></span> <b>Near the SouthWest corner of N 7th St & E Thunderbird Rd </b><br />
<br />
<b>Event Limitations and Site Conditions:</b> No Indoor Smoking. No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. If you have them, please bring a chess set and digital clock.</b><br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0Phoenix, AZ, USA33.4483771 -112.0740372999999932.6020036 -113.36493079999998 34.2947506 -110.78314379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-33130049402262222472017-02-04T00:10:00.000-08:002017-02-15T20:24:32.099-08:00Chess AZ 30-30<b>When: <span style="color: red;">Saturday, Feb. 4-11, 2017</span></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Where:</b> <br />
Crunch 50 Cereal Bar<br />
13240 N 7th St #6 <br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/crunch50">www.facebook.com/crunch50</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>USCF membership is required to play in this tournament.</b><br />
<br />
<b>About the US Chess Federation:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://new.uschess.org/about">https://new.uschess.org/about</a></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Become a Member:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php">https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php</a></b><br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> Trophies for 1st and 2nd place winners. <br />
<br />
Tiebreak 1 = individual encounter. Tiebreak 2 <br />
= number of Black wins. Tiebreak 3 = playoff. <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/30;d30 - Affects both Quick and Regular rating. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 4 Rounds (format tbd)<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> <br />
$15.50 online through Friday the day before the tournament begins. <br />
$20. onsite. If rated 1800 or higher: $10. online, $10. onsite. No checks or money orders.<br />
<br />
<b>Online Entries:</b> below<br />
<br />
<b>Onsite Entries: <span style="color: red;">until 5:55 pm</span> Saturdays</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds Times:</b> Round 1 and 3 at 6:00 p.m. Rounds 2 and 4 at (approximately) 7:30 p.m.<br />
Tournament completed over two Saturdays. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> Up to 2 half-point byes available in any rounds - must be determined before round 2 begins. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Between Starbucks and Goodwill near the SouthWest corner of N 7th St & E Thunderbird Rd <br />
<br />
<b>Event Limitations and Site Conditions:</b> No Smoking. No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring a set and digital clock unless you are new to the USCF.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Questions?:</b> <b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956">www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956</a></b> Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-86427490766960408102016-11-05T02:41:00.000-07:002016-11-05T03:02:02.719-07:00Brain FuelFor <b>optimum performance</b> during demanding mental activities like a tough exam or a chess match, <br />
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<br />
<br />
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting the amount of added <br />
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Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-16090572018719707552015-11-25T22:01:00.000-08:002016-02-20T16:51:11.426-08:00November 27, 2015<b>Quick Chess on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80% of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fee:</b> $10. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating).<br />
Swiss format used if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.<br />
First time USCF members are exempt from this.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>For More Info:</b> Rama<br />
<br />
<b>Contact:</b> <a href="http://www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79">www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a> Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-2949951475670570842015-10-01T03:20:00.001-07:002015-11-25T22:16:18.609-08:00October 2, 2015<b>Quick Chess on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/15;d10 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating).<br />
Swiss format used if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>For More Info:</b> Rama<br />
<br />
<b>Contact:</b> <a href="http://www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79">www.events4chess.com/sponsors/?sponsor_ID=79</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a> <br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-84398646969680933122015-09-22T03:31:00.000-07:002015-10-01T03:34:43.185-07:00September 25, 2015<b>Quick Chess on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating).<br />
Swiss format used if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a> <br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-15653204289054418132015-09-14T04:27:00.001-07:002015-10-01T03:35:01.994-07:00September 18, 2015<b>Quick Chess on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating).<br />
Swiss format used if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a> <br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-1608305389887063432015-09-07T13:31:00.000-07:002015-10-01T03:25:43.423-07:00September 11, 2015<b>Quick Chess on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating).<br />
Swiss format used if necessary.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a> <br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-77683758536653659072015-08-29T22:32:00.003-07:002015-10-01T03:35:18.870-07:00September 4, 2015<b>G/20;+5 on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://new.uschess.org/about/">USCF membership</a> required.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating). <br />
A section may have to be paired as a 3 round Swiss.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:10 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a>Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-40654349184517943942015-08-27T23:28:00.004-07:002015-08-27T23:30:34.925-07:00August 29, 2015<b>2nd Annual ChessHelps Tournament</b><br />
<br />
<b>Information: <a href="http://www.uschess.org/tlas/5812.tla">www.uschess.org/tlas/5812.tla</a></b> Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-72618581733402850492015-08-27T00:11:00.000-07:002015-10-01T03:36:19.886-07:00August 28, 2015<b>G/20;+5 on Friday in Phoenix</b><br />
<br />
<b>Address:</b> Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022.<br />
<br />
<b>Prizes:</b> 80 % of Entries Returned. 1st 50% - 2nd 30% - each section<br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> The entry fee will be determined by the players in each section; must be a multiple of 5. <br />
No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b></b> <br />
<br />
<b>Time Control:</b> G/20;+5 - Affects Quick rating only. <br />
<br />
<b>Format:</b> 3 Round Quads (four player sections by rating). <br />
A section may have to be paired as a 3 round Swiss.<br />
<br />
<b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 5:55 pm</span> Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds start:</b> 6:00 pm Friday. <br />
<br />
<b>Byes: </b>No byes allowed. By entering you agree to play all three rounds. <br />
<br />
<b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span> <br />
<br />
<b>Official Web Site:</b> <a href="http://www.chessaz.com/">ChessAz.com</a><br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-8506991692463935302015-04-06T16:06:00.000-07:002016-02-20T16:52:54.896-08:00Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27USCF Junior Grand Prix!<br />
<br />
<b>Finish Early On Monday Knights</b><br />
<br />
4SS, G/60 +10. Starbucks, 13240 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022. <b>EF:</b> $15 if U1700; $10 if 1700+. No cards, checks or money orders onsite. <b>$$GTD:</b> $30-20. Best U1700: $15. <b>Reg.:</b> <span style="color: red;">Until 6:00 pm</span> Mondays. <b>Rds.:</b> 6:10 pm Mondays. 2 byes available; must determine last round bye before 2nd round. <b>INFO:</b> rama.chess@yahoo.com <b>DIR:</b> Near the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird. <b>ID required. Please bring sets and clocks if possible - none provided.</b> W.<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span><br />
<br />
<b>Tournament Guidelines:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html">www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html</a><br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-18175372327434247712015-02-27T12:35:00.000-08:002016-02-20T16:55:07.437-08:00March 2-23, 2015<b>Finish Early on Monday Knights</b><br />
<br />
Play one rated game every Monday night and finish before 9:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Starbucks<br />
13240 N 7th St<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022</b><br />
(Starbucks is next to the gas station on<br />
the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird.)<br />
<br />
<b>All chess players</b> agree to exit Starbucks by <span style="color: red;">8:55 p.m.</span><br />
<br />
<b>$$80% Rtd: 1st: 40%, 2nd: 20%, Best U1700: 20%.</b><br />
<br />
<b>Free</b> prize-eligible entry for the top rated player over 2200.<br />
<br />
<b>4 Round Swiss, G/60 +10</b> Affects Regular rating only.<br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> Two 1/2 point byes OK for any 2 rounds; last round <br />
bye <b>must</b> be determined (and can only be changed) <br />
before round two. <br />
<br />
<b>On-site registration:</b> Until <span style="color: red;">6:00 p.m.</span> Mondays. <br />
<br />
<b>Rounds:</b> 6:10 p.m. Mondays.<br />
<br />
Bring pen/pencil + paper or electronic score-keeping device.<br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Bring chess set and clock if possible - none provided.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> $15. if rated under 1700; $10. if rated 1700 or over; <br />
$0. if unrated. Unrated is only eligible for 1st or 2nd place prizes. <br />
<b>No cards, checks or money orders onsite.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Tournament Guidelines:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html">www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.uschess.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,323/">USCF membership required.</a><br />
<br />
<b>For More Information:</b><br />
Rama Gitananda<br />
Email: (myfirstname).chess@yahoo.com Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-7439122163289500782015-01-28T16:02:00.000-08:002016-02-20T16:54:22.680-08:00Feb 2 - 23, 2015<b>Finish Early on Monday Knights</b><br />
<br />
Play one rated game every Monday night and finish before 9:00 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Starbucks<br />
13240 N 7th St<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022</b><br />
(Starbucks is next to the gas station on<br />
the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird.)<br />
<br />
<b>$65. in cash prizes Guaranteed</b><br />
1st: $30. 2nd: $20. Best U2000: $15.<br />
Prizes will not be reduced.<br />
<br />
<b>Free</b> entries for players over 1700 not wanting prize eligibility. <br />
<br />
<b>Free</b> prize-eligible entry for the top rated player over 2200.<br />
<br />
<b>4 Round Swiss, G/75;+5</b> Affects Regular rating only.<br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> Two 1/2 point byes OK for any 2 rounds; last round <br />
bye <b>must</b> be determined (and can only be changed) <br />
before round two. <br />
<br />
<b>On-site Reg: 5:40 - 5:55 p.m. Mondays</b> <br />
<br />
Bring pen/pencil + paper or electronic score-keeping device.<br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Bring chess set and clock if possible - none provided.</b> <br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees:</b> $15. if rated under 1700; $10. if rated 1700 or over; <br />
$10. if unrated. Unrated is only eligible for 1st or 2nd place prizes. <br />
<b>No cards, checks or money orders onsite.</b> <br />
<br />
Supplemental Guidelines:<br />
<a href="http://www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html">www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.uschess.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,323/">USCF membership required.</a> <br />
<br />
<b>For More Information:</b><br />
Rama Gitananda<br />
Email: (myfirstname).chess@yahoo.com<br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-55089289260585605322014-12-13T14:03:00.000-08:002016-02-20T16:53:36.398-08:00Jan 12 - 26, 2015<b>One 60+10 Rated Game Every Monday</b> <br />
<br />
Play one rated game every Monday night and finish before 8:30 p.m.<br />
<br />
<b>Starbucks</b><br />
<b>13240 N 7th St</b><br />
<b>Phoenix, AZ 85022</b><br />
(Starbucks is next to the gas station on <br />
the SouthWest corner of 7th & Thunderbird.)<br />
<br />
<b>$50. in cash prizes Guaranteed</b><br />
1st: $30. 2nd: $20. <br />
<br />
<b>3 Round Swiss, G/60;+10 </b>Affects Regular rating only.<br />
<br />
<b>Byes:</b> One 1/2 point bye OK for any round; last-round <br />
bye <b>must</b> be determined (and can only be changed)<br />
before round two.<b> </b><br />
<br />
<b>On-site Reg: 5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Jan 12 and Jan 19 </b><br />
Round Times: 6:10 p.m. Mondays<br />
<br />
Bring pen/pencil + paper or electronic score-keeping device. <br />
<br />
<b>ID required. Bring chess set and clock if possible - none provided.</b><br />
<br />
<b>Entry Fees: </b>$15 - No cards, checks or money orders onsite.<br />
<br />
Supplemental Guidelines: <br />
<a href="http://chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html">www.chessaz.blogspot.com/2015/01/tournament-guidelines.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>ref: <a href="http://www.uschess.org/tlas/5291.tla">http://www.uschess.org/tlas/5291.tla</a></b> <br />
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-18654481434949589622014-11-21T23:37:00.002-08:002014-11-30T15:38:02.373-08:00Dec 1 - 22, 2014<b>Finish Early on Monday Knights</b>
<br />
<br />
Starbucks<br />
13240 N 7th St<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85022<br /><br />
<b>On-site Reg: Until 6:00 p.m. 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22</b><br /><br />
<b>90 % of Entries Returned</b><br>
1st place - 45%, 2nd place - 25%, 1st U1800 - 20%<br><br>
<b>4 Round Swiss, G/60;+10 Affects Regular rating only.</b>
<b> </b><br />
<br />
<b>Details: <a href="http://www.uschess.org/tlas/5258.tla">http://www.uschess.org/tlas/5258.tla</a></b>
Ramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586789516664614956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4937373375563863201.post-81798659770750838002013-09-02T23:59:00.001-07:002018-10-31T01:14:22.096-07:00Beginning Chess<br />
<b>Chess in Less Than a Minute</b> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/YKr2WOmNCG8" width="560"></iframe> <br />
<br />
<b>Castling in 60 Seconds</b> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4_fWuVDCbRU" width="560"></iframe> <br />
<br />
<b>En Passant in Less Than a Minute</b> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/mFkc78tTWCU" width="560"></iframe> <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>How to move the pieces: </b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.uschess.org/docs/forms/LetsPlay.pdf">www.uschess.org/docs/forms/LetsPlay.pdf</a></b><br />
<b></b> <br />
<b>How to 'keep score':</b><br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess#Notation_for_recording_moves"><b>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess#Notation_for_recording_moves</b></a><br />
<br />
<b>Play live interactive chess online: <a href="http://www.arena.myfide.net/">www.arena.myfide.net</a></b> <br />
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