2019 Parochial School Chess Tournament

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

St. Francis of Assisi Church - Serra Room 

7075 Ashworth Rd

West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Enter the church on the south side (by the small pond) via the doors to the right.  The Serra room is down the hall on the left.

Description:

Des Moines Area Parochial School Chess tournament open to K-8th graders attending Parochial Schools.
Unrated 4 Round Swiss System Tournament.
Two Sections: K-2nd Grade and 3rd-8th Grade

In a Swiss style tournament, every player will compete in every round. Players are paired against opponents who
have won the same number of games during the tournament.

Entry Fee:

$7, register online through the form below or on site.

On site registration is CASH ONLY

Registration:

On Site 9:00am - 9:30am

Time Control: 

G/30 (Game 30: both players receive 30 minutes on their clocks. 

Rounds: 

Round 1: 9:30am

Round 2: 10:30am

Lunch: 11:30am - 12:00pm

Round 3: 12:00pm

Round 4 ASAP after Round 3 finishes

Trophies will be given out ASAP after Rd 4 is complete

Prizes:

Trophies for Top 3 places in each section, and Trophies to top performer in each grade.

Additional Info:

Food will be for sale, including: Pizza (meat & cheese), Chips, Fruit, Water, Gatorade, Soda
USCF Membership is NOT required.