Saturday, March 25th, 2023

CHESS ZONE MARCH SLOW PLAY SATURDAY
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Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to USCF rated 1600 and above. 1st — $170 2nd — $100 Top Under 1800 — $30 Top Senior — $30
RESERVE (U1600): Open to USCF rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st — $150 2nd — $75 Top Under 1300 — $30 Top Senior — $30
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to USCF rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $100 2nd — $50

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement.
• Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
• If unrated, live USCF ratings in any category may be used. Unrated players may be assigned a section by TD.
• Accelerated pairings/combining sections if needed per TD discretion.
• USChess membership required to register. Obtain one here ›

Time Control: Round 1: G/60; inc. 30; Rounds 2-3: G/90; inc 30. USCF rated.
Entry Fee: $30.00 if pre-registered; $35.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Monday, April 3rd, 2023
CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

This tournament will recur bi-weekly. See the full schedule here > * tentative & subject to change.
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Eight rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place – $150; 2nd Place – $75; 3rd Place – $50; 4th Place – $25
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $25; Top 1000-1599 – $25; Top under 1000: $25

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• If blitz unrated, regular rating will be used (if available). Unrated players may be assigned a temporary tournament rating by TD.
• Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
• USChess membership required to register. Obtain one here ›

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated
Entry Fee: $25.00 if pre-registered; $30.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 30 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 6:45 pm.  On-site registration ends at 7:15 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-8 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three.  Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Saturday, April 8th, 2023
CHESS ZONE APRIL ACTION G/60+5
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Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to USCF rated 1600 and above. 1st — $170 2nd — $100 Top Under 1800 — $30 Top Senior — $30
RESERVE (U1600): Open to USCF rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st — $150 2nd — $75 Top Under 1300 — $30 Top Senior — $30
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to USCF rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $100 2nd — $50

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.
• Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
• USChess membership required to register. Obtain one here ›

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated)
Entry Fee: $30.00 if pre-registered; $35.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two.  Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

CHESS ZONE APRIL RAPID G/15+10
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Six rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated.

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to rated 1600 and above. 1st – $175 2nd – $100 Top Under 1800 – $50 Top Senior – $30 (all sections)
RESERVE (U1600): Open to rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st – $150 2nd – $80 Top Under 1300 – $50
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st – $100 2nd – $50 Top Under 800 – $30 Top Unrated -$30

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• Higher of regular and quick rating will be used for tournament section, pairing and prizes.
• Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement; please add note when registering.
• Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.  A single Top Senior prize awarded for all sections; This prize is in addition to other place/class prizes.
• USChess membership required to register. Obtain one here ›

Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated.
Entry Fee: $30.00 if pre-registered; $35.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Saturday, April 29th through Sunday, April 30th, 2023
CHESS ZONE SPRING CLASSIC
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Five rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to USCF rated 1600 and above. 1st — $350 2nd — $175 3rd– $90 Top Under 1800 — $70 Top Senior — $70
RESERVE (U1600): Open to USCF rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st — $250 2nd — $125 3rd– $75 Top Under 1300 — $70 Top Senior — $70
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to USCF rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $175 2nd — $90 3rd– $75 Top Under 800 — $70

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. Players may enter next higher section if rating is within 100 of the section minimum.
• If unrated, live USCF ratings may be used at TD descretion.
• Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
• USChess membership required to register. Obtain one here ›

Time Control: Round 1: G/60; inc. 30; Rounds 2-5: G/90; inc 30.
Entry Fee: $70.00 if pre-registered; $75.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Registration: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds Schedule: Saturday 10:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday 10:00am, 3:00pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two.  Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Rated Game of the Week

FREE ENTRY
Tuesday nights with a time control of 1 hour with a 5 second increment (G60+5)
The first 34 that sign-up will be able to play.
Game starts at 7:30 PM
USCF Membership is required.  Please arrive at 7 PM if you need assistance.

TO PLAY
Please register in advance online by clicking here before 7 PM. This is the only method to guarantee your spot.
On-site registrations are allowed, provided slots are available. Please arrive at 7:00 PM to register on-site.

Free Play Thursdays

Every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All ages welcome!  Play and chat with other players at your leisure.  We also have special activities such as…

Every week – play vs. a rated coach!  A rated USCF chess coach will be available from 7 PM to 9 PM and can play up to 12 people at once.  This is a great way to learn and improve your game.

Bi-weekly – free unrated Blitz Tournament!
FREE ENTRY
Time control of G/5+2 inc.
Games start at 7:00 PM ending at approximately 9:00 PM.
4-rounds, double swiss system (8 games per player – play each opponent twice- one game with each color).
Sign in at front desk • No USCF membership required

See full schedule here > * tentative & subject to change

Wednesday Kid Chess Club

STARTING February 1 – May 10
Wednesday nights 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Open to all students Kindergarten – 8th grade
Tuition: $320 for 14 weeks (skipping Spring Break on April 5)
Register at KidChess.com

Join the most popular scholastic chess club in GA!

• At Kid Chess students receive tailored chess instruction from highly-skilled coaches.
• Elevate your childʻs chess learning with professionally produced cartoon videos, state-of-the-art tech, and fun
  hands-on activities!