Registration Deadline for Buffalo Middle Schoolers Chess Championships

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Players must register before April 13 at Knightsof64@yahoo.com with name, USCF ID (if applicable), school, grade, and phone number. Two sections: 4th/5th graders and 6th/7th graders. Each section limited to 20 players.

All players must bring a Staunton style chess set with algebraic chess board and digital chess clock (if available). Players should bring a bag lunch and their own snacks.

USCF rules enforced. “Touch move,” Castling – must touch the King first, then the Rook.

Swiss format, four games. Time control; Game 25, with 5 second delay.

Report by 10 am., seated at 10:30 am. Games start promptly at 10:45 am.

Remaining games start immediately after both sections are completed.

Written chess notations optional; scoresheets available.

Awards to the top three winners in each section.

Awards Ceremony presentations and group photos at the conclusion of all games.