2018 PAUL MORPHY CHESS WEEKEND

Friday - Sunday, July 13-15, 2018

Ochsner/ Brent House Conference Center

1512 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA  70121

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THIS TOURNAMENT FEATURES THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

1)  Paul Morphy Main Event

2) Scholastic Tourn. (1-day only, Sat., July 14)

3) Simul by Special Guest NM Damir Studen

4) Master Class by NM Studen on Sat., July 14)

(TOURNAMENT EVENTS REQUIRE USCF & LCA MEMBERSHIPS, WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED ON SITE.)

SEE DETAILS BELOW FOR EACH OF THESE EVENTS

  Paul Morphy Main Event 

5SS, G/90 i30, 2- or 3-day schedules available

Prize Fund: $3,000 b/80 full-paid entries

Sections: OPEN and RESERVE (U1800)

OPEN:  $500-300-200

(U2000: $250-125)

RESERVE (U1800): $300-200

(U1600: $275-150)

(U1400/unr.:  $250-125)

(U1200:  $225-100)

Round Times

3-Day Schedule:

Friday:  7:30pm

Saturday:  2pm & 7pm

Sunday:  10am & 3pm

NOTE:  BOTH SCHEDULES MERGE AT ROUND 2

2-Day Schedule:

Saturday:  9am & 2pm & 7pm

Sunday:  10am & 3pm

Entry Fee

Open & Reserve:  $55 by 7/10; $65 after 7/10; $75 on site - On-site Registration closes 30 minutes before the start of Round 1.

 Scholastic Tournament

One-day Only, Saturday morning, July 14, 2018

4SS, G/25 d5  

Sections (Fall 2018 Grade Level):

K-3        K-6        K-12

Round Times

Saturday:  9am & 10:10am & 11:20am & 12:30pm 

Prizes

Trophies to top 10 in each section

Entry Fee

$25 by 7/10; $30 after 7/10; $35 on site

On-site Registration closes 30 minutes before the start of Round 1.

NM Damir Studen Simul 

(Open to All)

Friday, July 13, 2018

5:30pm - 7pm

Entry Fee

$25 (maximum of 20 boards)

Master Class

taught by NM Namir Studen

Open to all adults & mature, highly rated juniors not playing in the Scholastic Tournament

Saturday, July 14, 2018

9:30am - 12 noon

Entry Fee

$25 (maximum of 20 boards)

ADVANCE REGISTRATION

To register in advance, please fill out the form below:

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2018 PAUL MORPHY ENTRY FORM

Name:  ___________________________________ 

USCF #  ____________________

Section:  Open _____  Reserve  ______ Scholastic K-3 _____  K-6_____  K-12 ______ 

Bye Request:  Rd. ______     Friday Simul:  ______      Saturday Master Class: _______

Address: __________________________________  

City: ______________________

State: ________   Zip: _______________    

Phone: ____________________________

E-mail (PLEASE PRINT):  ________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name:  _________________________________________________

TOTAL PAYMENT:  $ ________________

(Please make check payable to Chess NOLA, and mail to:

                                         Paul Morphy Tournament

                                        459 Audubon Blvd.

                                        New Orleans, LA  70125

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

2018 HOUSTON SUMMER

CHESS FESTIVAL

 July 20-22, 2018 - Houston, TX

includes the following MAIN EVENT and SIDE EVENTS:

$13,000* OPEN MAIN EVENT

*  ($13,000 Prize Fund b/250 full-paid entries, 50% guaranteed)

5SS - USCF Rated - GPP: 50

3-day or 2-day Schedule Available

OPEN and U2000 Sections are FIDE-Rated using FIDE Rules (G/90 i30)

All Other Sections are G/120 d5 

Free Entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs (EF deducted from winnings)

For more details & registration on the $13,000 Open Tournament, please

scroll down to "MAIN EVENT DETAILS" below.

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TWO SIDE EVENTS!

  1.  SCHOLASTIC INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 10am - Open to all K-12 players

Scholastic Players (Jrs. under 19 years of age) may play in both the Scholastic (any section) and Main Event (U1300 Section only) by entering the 3-Day Schedule for the Main Event and taking a 1/2-point bye for the 2nd Round of that Event.  A discounted entry fee is provided for those players who play in both tournaments- please use the on-line registration option in the Scholastic Section below for players registering for BOTH the Scholastic and the Main Event.)  

2.  "BAYOU BLITZ" TOURNAMENT

(Sat., July 21 - USCF-Rated - after Rd. 3 of the Main Event (approx. 11pm) - Open to All - Register on Site 

For more information on these side events, please scroll down below to the section titled "SIDE EVENT INFO" 

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SPECTATOR POLICY 

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE ADHERING TO THE FIDE RULES CONCERNING SPECTATOR POLICY: 

SPECTATORS (NON-PLAYING INDIVIDUALS) WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY.   PLAYERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR GAMES MAY STAY IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM TO WATCH OTHER GAMES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY LEAVE THE PLAYING HALL AND TURN IN THEIR PLAYER'S BADGE, AT WHICH POINT THEY ARE CONSIDERED SPECTATORS AND MAY NOT RE-ENTER THE TOURNAMENT HALL UNTIL THE NEXT ROUND. 

FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THESE RULES, PLEASE GO TO THE FIDE ARBITERS' MANUAL BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW, AND THEN GO TO  

Article 11.2 on Page 32 

and 

Article 11.4 on Page 33 

http://arbiters.fide.com/images/stories/downloads/2016/Arbiters-Manual-2016.pdf

 LOCATION

Doubletree by Hilton Houston North

15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Houston, TX 77032

(take the JFK Exit off of Beltway 8 West)

Hotel Direct Phone: (281) 848-4000

Hotel Rate: $89 - Mention "Cajun Chess Tournament" and reserve by July 6th to ensure group rate.  To reserve hotel room on line, please click on link below:

 HILTON DOUBLETREE CHESS TOURNAMENT RESERVATION

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COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL SELF-PARKING

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FREE BASIC INTERNET IN EACH GUEST ROOM

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DISCOUNTED BREAKFAST COUPONS

NOTE:  The discounted breakfast coupons allow hotel guests to get the hot breakfast buffet for $12.  Guests are responsible for the $12 breakfast charge, tax and gratuity.  FOR HOTEL GUESTS ONLY!

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COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT SHUTTLE UPON REQUEST FROM BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH)

FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE CALL 281-848-4000

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY JULY 6, 2018, TO ENSURE SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RATE OF $89 (+ tax)

TO RESERVE HOTEL ROOM ON LINE:

To reserve your room on-line at the tournament group rate please click on:

 HILTON DOUBLETREE CHESS TOURNAMENT RESERVATION

TO RESERVE HOTEL ROOM BY PHONE:

Please call:  281-848-4000

(mention the Cajun Chess Tournament to receive the special tournament rate)

NOTE:  Hotel Check-In Time is 3 p.m.; Check-Out Time is 12 noon.

For guests who need a later check-out on Sunday, you may stay in your room until 7pm for an additional day charge of $69; otherwise, the hotel will store your luggage at no charge on Sunay afternoon for those checking out at 12 noon.

$13,000 OPEN MAIN EVENT DETAILS 

FORMAT

5SS - USCF Rated - GPP:  50 

 $13,000, b/250 full-paid entries, 50% guaranteed! 

3-Day or 2-Day Schedule Available 

Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs 

(EF deducted from winnings)

SECTIONS & PRIZES

NOTE:  OPEN & U2000 Sections are FIDE Rated using FIDE Rules.

No Re-Entry Allowed in the OPEN or U2000 Sections due to FIDE Ratings.

The following prizes are based on 250 full-paid entries; Re-Entries count as 1/3 and Reduced Entries count at 2/3 of a full-paid Entry.

Prize fund $13,000, b/250 full-paid entries; 50% guaranteed.

     OPEN: $1500 + plaque - $900 - $600 - $400 - $300 

      (2200-2399): $800 - $500

(U2200): $700 - $400 

U2000: $800 + plaque - $500 - $250 - $100 - $75

U1800: $800 + plaque -$500 - $250 - $100 - $75

        U1600/Unr*: $800 + plaque - $500 - $250 - $100 - $75

U1300: $800 + plaque - $500 - $250 - $100 - $75

* Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund unless they play in the Open Section where must pay the full entry fee and are eligible for the full prize fund.

In the event of a tie, plaque winners will be determined by USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks (MSCO).

 SCHEDULES & ROUND TIMES 

3-Day Schedule

On-site Registration: Friday (7/20) from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Round Times:

               Friday, July 20:        8pm

               Saturday, July 21:   2pm - 7pm

               Sunday, July 22:     10am - 3pm

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2-Day Schedule

On-site Registration: Saturday (7/21) from 7:45-8:30 a.m.

Round Times:

              Saturday, July 21:    9am - 2pm - 7pm

              Sunday, July 22:      10am - 3pm    

NOTE: Both Schedules merge at Round 2.

 BYES

In the OPEN & U2000 Sections: 

Two 1/2-point byes are available for Rounds 1-4, but due to current FIDE rules a 1/2-pt. bye may not be taken for the last round (Round 5).  If you have to leave before Round 5, you will need to take a zero-pt. bye or simply withdraw after Round 4.  You must advise the tournament director and commit to any byes prior to the beginning of Round 3.  After the start of Round 3, no voluntary byes may be added, changed or rescinded.

In ALL OTHER Sections (U1800, U1600, U1300):

Two 1/2-point byes are available for any round, but you must advise the tournament director and commit to any byes prior to the beginning of Round 3.  After the start of Round 3, no voluntary byes may be added, changed or rescinded.

 ENTRY FEES

Titled Players

GMs, IMs, WGMs, and WIMs pay no Entry Fee; however, the $95 Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings. 

IF YOU ARE A TITLED PLAYER AND WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK ON

REGISTRATION FOR TITLED PLAYERS - $0

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Upper FIDE Sections

OPEN & U2000, including Unrated Players in the OPEN Section:  $95 by 7/13/18; $110 thereafter and at site. 

TO REGISTER FOR THIS SECTION, PLEASE CLICK ON

REGISTRATION FOR OPEN and U2000 SECTIONS - $95

NOTE:  An "Unrated" player (who has a USCF membership but no established rating yet) may choose to play in the OPEN Section but  must pay the full Entry Fee and may win 100% of the appropriate portion of the prize fund.  

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Players in the U1800, U1600, and U1300 Sections 

$95 by 7/13/18; $110 thereafter and at site.  

TO REGISTER FOR THIS SECTION, PLEASE CLICK ON

REGISTRATION FOR U1800, U1600, AND U1300 SECTIONS - $95

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Unrated  Players (USCF members playing in the U1600/Unr.)

$69 by 7/13/18; $85 thereafter and at site. 

TO REGISTER FOR THIS SECTION, PLEASE CLICK ON

REGISTRATION FOR UNRATED PLAYERS PLAYING IN THE U1600/Unr - $69 *

   *  NOTE:  An "Unrated" player (who has a USCF membership but no established rating yet) must play in the U1600/Unr. Section where he will pay a reduced Entry Fee and may only win 50% of the appropriate portion of the prize fund; however, if an Unrated player wants to play in the OPEN section and pay the full Entry Fee, then he may win 100% of the appropriate portion of the prize fund.  Those two sections are the only sections available for an Unrated player.

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Juniors (under 19 years of age) and Seniors (age 60+) playing in the U1300 Section)

$69 by 7/13/18; $85 thereafter and at site. 

TO REGISTER FOR THIS SECTION, PLEASE CLICK ON

REGISTRATION FOR JUNIORS (under 19) & SENIORS (60+) IN U1300 SECTION - $69

RE-ENTRY FEE

$35

Re-entry is available prior to the start of Round 3 in all sections EXCEPT THE OPEN & U2000 SECTIONS of the Main Event because they are FIDE Rated.

For prize fund calculations, 3 Re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional full entry.

ELECTRONIC NOTATION DEVICES

The only four electronic chess notation devices which are approved for and allowed in a USCF-rated tournament are the Monroi, the e-Notate PDA, the Plycount and the Chess NoteR. You may use any of these devices, but the device must remain on top of the table at all times (you may not hold it under the table in your lap or under the tablecloth). The tournament director has the right to request to see your notation device at any time before, during or after your game.

 ADVANCE REGISTRATION

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & PayPal accepted)

On-line:

You may register with a credit card on-line by clicking on the following

2018 Houston Chess Festival Registration for All Sections

By Phone:

You may register with a credit card by phone at (504) 208-9596 or

(504) 905-2971.

By Mail:

You may send a check with registration info to:

Cajun Chess

12405 Hillary Step Dr.

Olive Branch, MS 38654

If you wish to mail in your entry with a check (or credit card info), please be sure to include the player's name, full address, phone number, email contact, USCF I.D. number, and section in which he will be playing.

 ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Friday, July 20:       5:30pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, July 21:   7:45am - 8:30am

Once registration is closed at 8:30 a.m. you will receive a

1/2-point bye for Round One.

No checks accepted at site (cash or credit cards only).

On-line registration will close at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For questions or more info, please call 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971

OR email

cajunchess@yahoo.com

 SIDE EVENTS INFO

SCHOLASTIC K-12 INDIVIDUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT

Saturday, July 21, 2018 

First Round at 10:00 a.m.

OPEN TO ALL INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 - This is for individual scholastic chess players and is not a team event.

SEPARATE ROOM FOR SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS!

Scholastic Players (Jrs. under 19 years of age) may play in both the Scholastic (any section) and Main Event (U1300 Section only) by entering the 3-Day Schedule for the Main Event and taking a 1/2-point bye for the 2nd Round of that Event.  A discounted entry fee is provided for those players who play in both tournaments - please use the on-line registration option in the Scholastic Section below for players registering for BOTH the Scholastic and the Main Event.) 

Four USCF-Rated Sections:     

OPEN         U900         U500       Unrated      

NOTE: This is a USCF-rated tournament; each player, including those in the Unrated Section (the Unrated section is for Players with USCF memberships who have not yet played enough rated games to receive a provisional USCF rating) will need to have a current USCF membership. For membership rates, please scroll down below. USCF membership may be purchased or renewed on site at the tournament.

Format: 4SS, G/30, d5 - USCF Rated (4 rounds will be played using Swiss-Sys computer pairings; each opponent has 30 minutes to complete his/her game; digital chess clocks, if available, should be set to Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay for each move). Chess clocks are not required for players in the U500 and Unrated Sections unless both players agree to use a clock.

Round Times:    10am - 12 noon - 1:15pm - 2:30pm.  Awards ceremony immediately following last round.

Site Location:  DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Intercontinental Airport, 15747 JFK Blvd., Houston, TX  77032  (near Bush Int'l. Airport in north Houston - take the JFK Exit off of Beltway 8 West).

Prizes: Trophies to the top 10 Individuals in each Section.  Medals to all individual non-trophy winners.  

Electronic Notation Devices: The only three electronic chess notation devices which are approved for and allowed in a USCF-rated tournament are the Monroi, the eNotate PDA, and the Plycount. You may use any of these devices, but the device must remain on top of the table at all times (you may not hold it under the table in your lap or under the tablecloth). The tournament director has the right to request to see your notation device at any time before, during or after your game.

Tiebreaks: USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks (MSCO)will decide trophy and medal placements for winners in each section, if necessary.

Byes (1/2-point): You may take a 1/2-point bye for any Round. There is a limit of one bye per player for the 4 rounds of the scholastic tournament, and you must commit to take any bye prior to the start of Round 1.

Entry Fee: $20 if received by July 13th; $25 thereafter and at site.

Advance Registration 

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & PayPal accepted)

On-Line: To pre-register on line with a credit card, please click on

Houston Summer Chess Festival Scholastic Event Only Registration - $20

  Houston Summer Chess Festival for Scholastic Players Playing in Both Scholastic (any section) and Main Event (U1300 only) - $75

By Phone: To pre-register by phone, please call 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971.       

By Mail:   Please send check or credit card info and player information to:

Cajun Chess

12405 Hillary Step Drive

Olive Branch, MS 38654

If you do mail in your entry, please be sure to include the player's name, full address, phone, email contact, USCF I.D. number, school, grade, and date of birth.

On-site Registration: You may register on-site from 8:30am - 9:30am on Saturday, July 21st.  Once registration is closed at 9:30am you may still register but you will receive a 1/2-pt. bye for Round 1, and you will be paired for Round 2 and all later rounds. No checks accepted at site (cash or credit cards only).

Miscellaneous Scholastic Info

• Players should bring their chess boards and clocks, if available, as well as pencils and/or pens to record chess notation.

• If a player knows chess notation, it is highly recommended that he notate his games. Individual score sheets will be available to the players.

• USCF Tournament rules (i.e., touch move rule) will be enforced for all sections.

• All sections except U500 and Unrated Sections will be required to play with a clock; however, if BOTH opponents agree to play with a clock, then we encourage them to do so.

• Chess Vendor (Cajun Chess) will be on site.

• Awards ceremony will be held immediately after the last round.

• For those scholastic players who are also playing in the Main Event, the Scholastic schedule is timed so that it will end with enough time for those players to get dinner prior to playing in the 3rd round of the Main Event.

• Please bring a sweater or light jacket as it does tend to get cold in the hotel ballrooms.

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"BAYOU BLITZ" Tournament

Saturday, July 21, 2018

7SS, G/5 d0 - USCF Blitz Rated

(USCF Blitz Ratings used for pairings and prizes; USCF Regular Rating used if Player has no Blitz Rating)

OPEN TO ALL - First Round after Round 3 of Main Event (approx. 11 p.m.)

Format: 7SS, G/5 d0  (USCF Blitz-Rated games with each opponent having 5 minutes to complete his/her game). Uses USCF Blitz Ratings for pairings and prizes, or if Player has no USCF Blitz Rating then his Regular Rating will be used.  Number of sections will be determined on site by number of participants.

Time: Round 1 of the Blitz begins after the completion of Round 3 of Main Event (approximately around 11 p.m. on Saturday evening).

Site Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Houston North, 15747 JFK Blvd,   Houston, TX  77032 (take the JFK Exit off of Beltway 8 West)

Entry Fee: $20 per player.

Prizes: 75% of Entry Fees returned as cash prizes.

Registration: Register on site anytime before Round 1 of the Blitz Tournament is paired!

 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SIDE EVENTS

For questions or more info, please call 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971, OR email

cajunchess@yahoo.com

2018 LOUISIANA STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

 Saturday - Sunday - Monday 

 September 1 - 3, 2018 

(Labor Day Weekend)

(USCF and FIDE Rated)

 and the

2018 LOUISIANA  STATE BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 8 p.m.

(USCF Blitz Rated)

There is a discounted Entry Fee for entering both tournaments; please scroll down below for the link to register for one or both of these events!

 Both events are official Louisiana State Chess Association events - current membership in the USCF and the LCA are required for all players.  LCA memberships are $15 for adult players (age 18 and over) and $5 for scholastic players (age under 18) - Other States' Memberships Accepted - both may be purchased or renewed on site.  For USCF memberships, please scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the membership rates by age/membership category where you may register or renew a membership on line by clicking on the appropriate membership category.

2018 LA STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

LOCATION 

Baton Rouge Marriott 

5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Hotel Rate: $119 per night (+ tax)

Please ask for special chess tournament rate and reserve by August 10th or chess rate may not be available.

To Reserve by Phone:

800-228-9290 or 225-924-5000

To Reserve On-Line please click on

Baton Rouge Marriott Reservations for 2018 LA State Championship

Hotel Amenities:

• Free Parking
• Free Wireless Internet in the Individual Sleeping Rooms
  

FORMAT 

7SS, G/90 i30

(USCF-rated and FIDE-rated using FIDE Rules)

ONE SECTION with CLASS PRIZES 

ONE PLAYING SECTION ONLY:  OPEN 

Prize Fund:  $4,000, b/100, 50% gtd. 

*OPEN: $1000 + plaque - $500 - $250 

U2000: $500 - $250 

U1800: $400 - $200 

U1600: $350 - $150 

U1300/Unr.: $300 - $100 

*Winner of Louisiana State Championship Title must be a Louisiana resident or full-time student in a Louisiana School/University and must be able to provide some kind of identification showing Louisiana residency (i.e., driver's license, state I.D. card, or current school I.D.) in order to win the title of state champion. Louisiana state champion also receives the LA State Trophy to keep for one year until the 2018 LA State Championship Tournament. 

In the event of a tie, the Louisiana State Champion will be determined by USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks. 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Saturday, Sept. 2 - 8:30 - 9:00 am

No checks accepted at site; Cash or Credit Cards Only.

ROUND TIMES 

* Saturday, Sept. 1:    9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Sunday, Sept. 2:    9:30 am - 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm 

Monday, Sept. 3:    9:30 am - 2:30 pm

* LCA Business Meeting Saturday at 2 pm. 

 BYES 

Up to three 1/2-point byes available if requested prior to the final pairing of Round 3 (approximately 9am on Sunday morning) and before any full-point bye is awarded. Requesting byes for both Rounds 6 AND 7 is not permitted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE ADHERING TO THE FIDE RULES CONCERNING BYES

 [FIDE Competition Rules 08.3(4)] : http://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/Competition_Rules.pdf

 ...the rules may permit a player to take a half point bye in a given round. It is only allowed if adequate notice has been given and is agreed to by the arbiter.... It is not permitted in the last round of a tournament. 

 ENTRY FEES 

$90 if postmarked by Monday, 8/27/18; $100 thereafter and at site

USCF membership required (see rates at bottom of this email) 

LCA membership required ($15 Adults; $5 Scholastic)

Other States' Memberships Accepted

 ELECTRONIC NOTATION DEVICES 

The only four electronic chess notation devices which are approved for and allowed in a USCF-rated tournament are the Monroi, the e-Notate PDA, the Plycount and the Chess NoteR.You may use any of these devices, but the device must remain on top of the table at all times (you may not hold it under the table in your lap or under the tablecloth). The tournament director has the right to request to see your notation device at any time before, during or after your game. Notation scoresheets will be available to all players.

  ADVANCE REGISTRATION 

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & PayPal accepted) 

On-line: 

You may register with a credit card on-line at www.cajunchess.com by clicking on the following: 

2018 LA State Chess Championship Registration - $90 

By Phone: 

You may register with a credit card by phone at (504) 208-9596 or (504) 905-2971. 

By Mail:

 You may send a check with registration info to: 

Cajun Chess 

12405 Hillary Step Dr. 

Olive Branch, MS 38654 

If you wish to mail in your entry with a check (or credit card info), please be sure to include the player's name, full address, phone number, email contact, USCF I.D. number, FIDE I.D. number (if you have one), and date of birth (FIDE requirement).

NOTE:  If you do not yet have a FIDE number, we wil also need your Birth City, Birth State, Country of Citizenship, and Gender (male or female), which are all required by FIDE in order to issue you a FIDE number.

2018 LA STATE BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 - 8 p.m. 

OPEN TO ALL CHESS PLAYERS - USCF Blitz Rated 

One Section Only:  OPEN

Format

7-Round double SS, G/5 d0 (play each opponent as black and white);

USCF Blitz Rated

USCF Regular Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes.

Prizes

 $400, b/30, 50% gtd.

OPEN: $100 & Plaque to top Louisiana resident - $50.

U2000: $80

U1800: $70

U1600: $60

U1300: $40 

Blitz On-Site Registration

On site anytime prior to 7:45 pm.  First round starts at 8pm. Rounds immediately follow each other; tournament should end around 11pm. 

Tiebreaks

USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and title, if necessary. 

Entry Fee

$20 if postmarked or received on line prior to Monday, 8/27/2018; $25 thereafter and at site. Discount of $5 if also playing in the State Championship.  USCF membership (see rates below) and LCA membership required (LCA membership is $15 for adults; $5 for scholastic under 18 years old), which may be paid on site. 

Pre-registration

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & PayPal accepted) 

On-Line: To pre-register on line with a credit card, please click on 

2018 LA State Blitz Championship Registration - $20 

By Phone: To pre-register by phone, please call (504) 208-9596 or (504) 905-2971. 

By Mail: Please send check or credit card info and player information to: 

Cajun Chess 

12405 Hillary Step Dr. 

Olive Branch, MS 38654 

If you do mail in your entry, please be sure to include the player's name, full address, phone, email contact, and USCF I.D. number (if applicable).

DISCOUNT FOR PLAYING IN BOTH EVENTS

There is a $5 discount for entering both events (State Championship and Blitz Championship).  If you would like to register for both, please click on:

2018 State Championship & State Blitz Registrations - $105

 MISCELLANEOUS INFO

Players should bring their chess boards, pieces and clocks, if available. 

USCF & FIDE Tournament rules will be enforced for all sections of the main event. 

Chess notation required for main event. Individual score sheets will be available to the players. 

Chess Vendor (Cajun Chess) will be on site. 

Please bring a sweater or a light jacket as sometimes it gets very cold in hotel ballrooms. 

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For questions or more info, please email

cajunchess@yahoo.com

or call 504-208-9596