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TOURNAMENT INFO
WELCOME TO THE PS 19 EVCS ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT.
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HOSTED BY : SHAWN MARTINEZ - FOUNDER OF PUSHING PAWNS NYC & PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF PS 19 EVCS CHESS PROGRAM
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EVENT LOCATION: ENTER 185 1ST AVE MAIN ENTRANCE PS 19 EVCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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EVENT TIME: 9:00 AM CHECK IN - 2:00 PM
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TOURNAMENT TICKET COST: $20.00
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ROUND:
GAME 1 : 9:30 AM
GAME 2 : 10:40 AM
LUNCH BREAK : 11:40 - 12 PM
GAME 3 : 12:05 AM
AWARDS: 1:25 PM
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PRIZES
The top 3 winners in each section will receive prizes, along with medals for other players.
The winner of the open section will be acknowledged as the PS 19 EVCS Champion!
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
3 ROUNDS OF CHESS: EACH PLAYER WILL PLAY 3 GAMES.
30 + 0 TIME CONTROL: EACH PLAYER WILL GET A 30 MINUTES ON THE CLOCK TO TRY AND WIN.
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3 SECTIONS:
OPEN RATED - RATED SECTION - USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED & GRADES K-6
JUNIOR UNRATED - BEGINNER PLAYERS WITH NO RATING IN GRADES K-3 ONLY.
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YOUTH UNRATED - BEGINNER PLAYERS WITH NO RATING IN GRADES K-6
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Rules
EVENT RULES : THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW USCF RULES.
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