We are pleased to offer online registration to our chess tournaments. Please see the list below for more information.
$25.00
The Fall Chess Classic Chess Tournament
Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc. Presents:
The Fall Chess Classic Chess Tournament
At Sunset Elementary School
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Fall Chess Classic is sponsored by Vineland School District, Sunset Elementary School & TCAMA, Inc.
Where: Sunset Elementary School When: 9 AM – 5 PM What: Scholastic Chess Tournament 5SS - G/30
Team: 8 Sections as listed below
K – 1, K – 3 U 500, K – 3 CHAMP, K – 6 U 700, K – 6 CHAMP, K – 8 U 800, K – 8 CHAMP, K – 12
Individual: 8 Sections, Same as Team
An Adult Section will be run separately, see BakersfieldChess.com for info
Trophies:
Trophies are awarded to top 10 individuals in each section. The team awards for top 3 teams. A team consists of top 4 scorers and must include at least 2 members. Players in grade 7 or higher must record their chess moves or their team score will be penalized.
USCF Rated Swiss Format:
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 10/18/08 - $25 entry fee after 10/18/08 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 10/18 /08 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM.
Directions: Sunset Elementary School, 8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307-9289
From Freeway 99, take Freeway 58 East (approximately 7 miles) to Highway 184 South (Weedpatch Highway) towards Lamont. Take 184 South (approx. 8-1/2 miles) to Sunset Blvd. Proceed approx. 1/10 miles; Sunset Elementary School is on the Right. Tournament is in Multi-Purpose Room (Cafeteria)
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348. Financial aid is available upon request.
The Fall Chess Classic Chess Tournament
At Sunset Elementary School
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Fall Chess Classic is sponsored by Vineland School District, Sunset Elementary School & TCAMA, Inc.
Where: Sunset Elementary School When: 9 AM – 5 PM What: Scholastic Chess Tournament 5SS - G/30
Team: 8 Sections as listed below
K – 1, K – 3 U 500, K – 3 CHAMP, K – 6 U 700, K – 6 CHAMP, K – 8 U 800, K – 8 CHAMP, K – 12
Individual: 8 Sections, Same as Team
An Adult Section will be run separately, see BakersfieldChess.com for info
Trophies:
Trophies are awarded to top 10 individuals in each section. The team awards for top 3 teams. A team consists of top 4 scorers and must include at least 2 members. Players in grade 7 or higher must record their chess moves or their team score will be penalized.
USCF Rated Swiss Format:
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 10/18/08 - $25 entry fee after 10/18/08 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 10/18 /08 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM.
Directions: Sunset Elementary School, 8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307-9289
From Freeway 99, take Freeway 58 East (approximately 7 miles) to Highway 184 South (Weedpatch Highway) towards Lamont. Take 184 South (approx. 8-1/2 miles) to Sunset Blvd. Proceed approx. 1/10 miles; Sunset Elementary School is on the Right. Tournament is in Multi-Purpose Room (Cafeteria)
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348. Financial aid is available upon request.
$15.00
The Presidential Chess Challenge
USCF Rated Swiss Format:
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 02/14/09 - $25 entry fee after 02/14/09 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 02/14/09 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM the day of the tournament.
Address: Thorner Elementary School, 5501 Thorner Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348.
Financial aid is available upon request.
E-mail: Chesslessons@aol.com
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 02/14/09 - $25 entry fee after 02/14/09 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 02/14/09 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM the day of the tournament.
Address: Thorner Elementary School, 5501 Thorner Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348.
Financial aid is available upon request.
E-mail: Chesslessons@aol.com
$15.00
The Thanksgiving Chess Extravaganza
Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc. Presents:
The Thanksgiving Chess Extravaganza
At University Square
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The Fall Chess Classic is sponsored by TCAMA, Inc.
Where: University Square When: 9 AM – 5 PM What: Scholastic Chess Tournament 5SS - G/30
Team: 8 Sections as listed below
K – 1, K – 3 U 500, K – 3 CHAMP, K – 6 U 700, K – 6 CHAMP, K – 8 U 800, K – 8 CHAMP, K – 12
Individual: 8 Sections, Same as Team
An Adult Section will be run separately, see BakersfieldChess.com for info
Trophies:
Trophies are awarded to top 10 individuals in each section. The team awards for top 3 teams. A team consists of top 4 scorers and must include at least 2 members. Players in grade 7 or higher must record their chess moves or their team score will be penalized.
USCF Rated Swiss Format:
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 11/21/08 - $25 entry fee after 11/21/08 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 11/21 /08 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM.
Address: University Square, 2000 “K” Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348.
Financial aid is available upon request.
E-mail: Chesslessons@aol.com
The Thanksgiving Chess Extravaganza
At University Square
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The Fall Chess Classic is sponsored by TCAMA, Inc.
Where: University Square When: 9 AM – 5 PM What: Scholastic Chess Tournament 5SS - G/30
Team: 8 Sections as listed below
K – 1, K – 3 U 500, K – 3 CHAMP, K – 6 U 700, K – 6 CHAMP, K – 8 U 800, K – 8 CHAMP, K – 12
Individual: 8 Sections, Same as Team
An Adult Section will be run separately, see BakersfieldChess.com for info
Trophies:
Trophies are awarded to top 10 individuals in each section. The team awards for top 3 teams. A team consists of top 4 scorers and must include at least 2 members. Players in grade 7 or higher must record their chess moves or their team score will be penalized.
USCF Rated Swiss Format:
All players must be U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members. Register for USCF at http://main.uschess.org or pay an additional $17 for 12 & under; $19 for 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
5 round Swiss System - Everyone plays 5 games against players with approximately the same number of score after each round. All sections will be Game in 30. Sets and boards provided. Clocks may be used for Grades K-3 and must be used for Grades 4-12. A limited number of clocks will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Round Times: Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM; 3:15 PM.
Awards immediately following (approx. 4:30 PM). Continental breakfast and lunch will be available at site.
Entry Fees:
$15 entry fee for entries received on or before 11/21/08 - $25 entry fee after 11/21/08 or at site.
Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.bakersfieldchess.com/onlineregistration
Preregistration Check In Until 9:30 AM Only. ½ Pt. Byes will be available for all but Final Round.
Late Registration will be from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM only. Players who register after 11/21 /08 will be allowed to play all rounds as long as they are registered by 9:15 AM.
Address: University Square, 2000 “K” Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Information: Contact Chris Torres at 661-699-8348.
Financial aid is available upon request.
E-mail: Chesslessons@aol.com
