Sunday, August 14, 2011

2011 PanAm Intercollegiate Chess Championships



2011 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championships

December 27 - 30, 2011

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Marriott South

4151 Centreport Boulevard

Fort Worth, Texas 76155 Map



Room rate is $84/$84/$84/$84. Reserve by 12/5 or rate may increase. Call 800-228-9290 to make hotel reservations. Mention Pan American Chess to get group rate.



Or you may use this link to make hotel reservations online: (Under Construction)



Eligibility: Please visit this page to see the complete College Eligibility Requirements.



Team Format: 4 player Teams, up to 2 Alternates, Traditional 6 round Fix Roster Swiss Tournament. Open to College and Universities teams (at least two players) from North and South America including the Caribbean. Teams must supply letter from University stating that the players meet eligibility requirements.



Time Control: Game/90 with a 30 second increment. Notation is required throughout the games. Monroi Units (Electronic Scoresheets) may be provided and must be used.)



Tournament is Fide and USCF rated, but uses United States Chess Federation Rules.



Entry Fees: Priority Registration by December 1, 2011 $240 per team; After December 1, 2011, $295 per team.



For additional Information contact Barbara Swafford, 214-632-9000.



Click for Online Registration (note that Active.com charges a fee.) (under construction)



Coach/Captain must hand in proposed team roster changes one hour before the beginning of the Round



Round Times

Round Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Award Ceremony

Start time 6 pm 10 am 5 pm 10 am 5 pm 9 am 3 - 4 pm

Date 12/27 12/28 12/28 12/29 12/29 12/30 12/30



Prizes

Place Monetary Trophy or Plaque

1st Team $1400 Trophy

2nd Team $800 Trophy

3rd Team $600 Trophy

4th Team $400 Trophy

5th Team $250 Trophy

Top International Team $500 Trophy

2nd International Team Trophy

3rd International Team Trophy

Division I Champ (Team rated 2200 or above) Trophy

Division II Champ (Team rated 2000-2199) $400 Trophy

Division III Champ (Team rated 1800-1999) Trophy

Division IV Champ (Team Rated below 1800) Trophy

Top Board 1 $100 Plaque

Top Board 2 $100 Plaque

Top Board 3 $100 Plaque

Top Board 4 $100 Plaque

Top Alternate Plaque



Make Checks Payable to/Mail Checks:



Dallas Chess Club

C/O Barbara Swafford

2709 Longhorn Trail

Crowley TX 76036