Wednesday, September 29, 2010

2010 U.S. Class Championships - Still Time to Register to Play!

Cajun Chess Presents:

2010 U.S. Class Championships
Oct 1-3, 2010 - Houston, TX
5SS, G/120

(2-day or 3-day Schedule Available)
$10,750 based on 200 full-paid entries!
70% Guaranteed !!

The 2010 U.S. Class Chess Championships will be held at the Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Hotel during the weekend of October 1-3. So far, the Masters Division includes: GM Timur Gareyev, GM Axel Bachmann, GM Maurizio Flores, GM Ioan Chirila, IM Marko Zivanic, IM Puchen Wang, IM Salvijus Bercys, IM Julio Sadorra, and IM Max Cornejo. Of course, this event is open to all, including previously Unrated players. Just a few days remain before the cut-off of the early entry fee, so SIGN UP TODAY!


National Championship Title awarded to each Class Winner !!!

Hilton Hobby Airport Hotel
8181 Airport Blvd.
Houston, TX 77061

Hotel Rate: $89
(Use Group Code USCC)

Hotel Phone:
1-713-645-3000

FREE PARKING !!

8 Sections:
(Rated players may play up one class only;
October 2010 Rating Supplement will be used)

Master (2200/up), FIDE Rated $1,200+Plaque-550-300 (U2400: $400-200-100)
Expert (2000-2199) $800+Plaque-400-200
Class A (1800-1999) $800+Plaque-400-200
Class B (1600-1799) $800+Plaque-400-200
Class C (1400-1599) $800+Plaque-400-200
Class D (1200-1399) $800+Plaque-400-200
Class E (U1200) $300+Plaque-200-100
Unrated $300+Plaque-100

Tiebreaks: MSCO


Entry Fees:
Regular Entry Fee - $85

Special Entry Fee (each one counts as 2/3 of a paid entry) - $55 by 9/24 for all Class E, Unrated Section, and Juniors (U18) in Class C or D.

Free entry for GMs.
Free entry for IMs - EF deducted from winnings.

Pre-Registration:

Info and On-line Registration at:

On-Site Registration:

Friday (Oct. 1), 5-7 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 2 - for 2 day schedule), 8-9 a.m.

Schedules:

3-Day Schedule: Fri 8pm;
Sat 1pm & 6:30pm;
Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm.

2-Day Schedule: Sat 10am (G/60), 1pm & 6:30pm
Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm.

Note: Both schedules merge at Round 2.

Byes available for all rounds - must commit
before the end of Round 2.

Questions: Contact Franc Guadalupe
(713) 530-7820
Email: flguadalupe@aol.com

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THE WEEKEND OF OCT. 1-3 AT THE
2010 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS ! ! !

(Sponsored by the U.S. Chess Federation)

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