PS 111 hosted Chess Festival
PS 111 hosted Chess Festival
We would love to welcome you to our Manhattan Chess Festival!
This event will include training with an opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. In addition to competitive play the day will be filled with fun activities.
Individuals will be able to earn points throughout the day not only through results of bughouse and blitz, but also in a swiss tournament. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Drop-off will be at 8:45 A.M. and pick-up will be from 4:30 to 5:00 P.M
Location, at Midtown:
PS 111, 440 W 53rd St, New York NY 10019
Schedule:
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
8:45 - 9:00 => Drop Off
9:00 - 9:45 => Gather & Social Play
9:45 - 10:00 => Morning Welcome Meeting & Team Pairings
10:00 - 12:30 => 3 Rounds of USCF rated games (G/25 d5)
10:00 - 10:50 AM - Round 1
10:50 - 11:40 AM - Round 2
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM - Round 3
12:30 - 1:30 => Lunch (Pizza will be provided), Park Play, Social Chess Play
1:30 - 2:30 => Lessons & Group Post-Mortem Game Review (Social Chess Play, Individual Coaching Opportunities).
2:30 - 3:30 => Option of Bughouse and Blitz tournament tournament
3:50 - 4:15 => Snack Time & Social Chess Play
4:00 - 4:30 => Festival Ceremony/Awards (individual medals for winners)
4:30 - 5:00 => Pickup
Chess Festival Structure:
3 round tournament:
Each chess win earns you school 1 points
Each draw earns you 1/2 points
Bughouse tournament:
Bughouse team earns wins 1st place medals
Bughouse second place wins 2nd place medals
Bughouse 3rd place wins 3rd place medals
Blitz tournament:
Blitz winner earns 1st place medal
Blitz 2nd place earns 2nd place medal
Blitz 3rd place earns 3rd place medal
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Chess Festival Rate:
$139
Chess Festival Date:
October 9, 2023 - Fall Festival (Included with Fall Camp Pass)
Monday, January 15, 2024 - Winter Festival (Included with Fall Camp Pass)
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Spring Festival (Included with Spring Camp Pass)
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 - Year End Festival (Included with Spring Camp Pass)
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