2011 U.S. Class Championships

Cajun Chess presents!

2011 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS HOUSTON, TEXAS SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2, 2011 5SS, G/120 3-Day or 2-Day Option Available $10,750 b/200 full paid entries; 70% Guaranteed TWO SIDE EVENTS on Saturday, Oct. 1: SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT (5SS, G/30) and 5-MINUTE BLITZ TOURNAMENT (after Rd. 3 of main event) for more details please see 2011 U.S. Class Championships The U.S. Class Chess Championships return to Houston the weekend of September 30th - October 2nd. Once again, the event will be at a very convenient location, the Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Hotel. Free parking; free shuttle service from the Hobby Airport; Special chess room rate of only $89 if reserved by Sept. 14th! National Champion titles will be awarded in eight Classes, including previously Unrated players! In addition, winners will be listed in the Chess Life Yearbook. This year’s event promises to be the strongest yet! So far, the field includes: GM Axel Bachmann (2614 ) GM Mauricio Flores (2604) - Defending Champion GM Julio Sadorra (2561) IM Salvijus Bercys (2573) IM Milos Pavlovic (2528) IM Puchen Wang (2518) IM Max Cornejo (2480) IM Alfonso Almeida (2442) FM Conrad Holt (2536) WGM Katerina Nemcova (2295) WGM Nadya Ortiz (2233) WIM Luciana Morales (2162) Of course, this event is for players of all skills and ages. It has a division for previously Unrated players as well as a Scholastic side event and a Blitz side event. Details are listed below, and for additional information or to register, please visit the tournament webpage: 2011 U.S. Class Championships Full Details for the Main Event: 2011 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Sept. 30 - October 2, 2011 - Houston, TX $10,750 b/200 full paid entries, 70% Guaranteed, 5SS, G/120 (2-Day Option, Round 1, G/60; Schedules merge on Round Two). 30 GP Pts. Master Section FIDE rated. A JGP event. Location: Hilton Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061. Chess Rate: $89 until Sept. 14, 2011, then regular rates may apply! Reservations: 713-645-3000; Free Parking!! 8 sections: Prizes · Master (2200/up) $1,200 – 550 – 300 (U2400: 400 – 200 – 100), · Expert (2000-2199) $800 – 400 – 200 · Class A (1800-1999) $800 – 400 – 200 · Class B (1600-1799) $800 – 400 – 200 · Class C (1400-1599) $800 – 400 – 200 · Class D (1200-1399) $800 – 400 – 200 · Class E (U1200) $300 – 200 – 100 · Unrated $300 – 100 National Class Champion title and plaques for each Class winner. You may play up one class. Tiebreaks: MSCO. EF: $75 if postmarked by September 23, $85 after or at site. · Special EF: $45 by September 23, $55 after or on site for all Class E, Unrated Section, and Juniors U18 in Class C or D (Counts as ½ entry). $5 extra for all phone registrations (13-530-7820). All Sections are USCF Rated. Round Times: 3-Day Schedule: Fri. 8pm; Sat. 1:00 & 6:30pm; Sun. 9:30am & 2:30pm 2-Day Schedule: Sat. 10am (G/60), 1pm (merge) & 6:30pm; Sun. 9:30am & 2:30pm. On-site registration: 3-Day Schedule, Fri. 5 – 7 pm; 2-Day Schedule, Sat. 8 – 9 am. Side Events (Sat. Oct. 1): Scholastic Tournament; 5-Min Blitz. Misc'l: Please bring clocks. Sets provided. ½ pt bye any round, if requested before end of Round 2. · Info and on-line registration: Registration for 2011 U.S. Class Championships or send your entry to: Francisco Guadalupe 305 Willow Pointe Dr. League City, TX 77573

Questions? Contact Franc Guadalupe 713-530-7820 flguadalupe@aol.com

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:

http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2010/class

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)