National Chess Day 10/12/13

On Saturday October 12,2013, the Route 20 Chess Club will be hosting a chess tournament at the Freeport Public Library. The tournament is free 4/SS G/20 and has 4 sections. The sections consist of the grade levels of K-3, 4-6, 7-12, and an adults only section. All sections are unrated, and medals are awarded. USCF memberships will not be required. On site registration is 9:15-9:45; first round starts at 10:00 a.m., and later rounds start at 11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., sets will be provided.

Address: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL.

Pretzel Pawn Power

On August 10, 2013 Route 20 Chess Club is hosting a tournament at Freeport High School Cafeteria. The cost is 14 dollars for non-club members and 8 dollars for club members. Their are 2 sections: Open and Rated Beginners Open, Registration is from 9:00-9:45. Round 1 will start at 10:00.
Open rounds start at 10:00, 1:00, 3:30 with G/60d5 time control. A 80% total cash prize will be awarded for the top 3 winners.
RBO (players rated under 1200) start at 10:00, 11:15, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30 with G/30d5 time control. Trophies awarded for the top 3 places and an award for the top unrated player if their are 3 or more entries.

Next Chess Tournament

Route 20 chess club will be hosting a tournament August 10, 2013 at the Freeport high school cafeteria. The open section will have cash prizes and time control will be G/65 SS/3. The RBO will be under 1200 with non-cash prizes and time control G/30 SS/5. The cost will include 14$ for non-club members and 8$ for club members.