Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Upcoming January Chess Events
My friend, Mike Hoffer, sent me the following announcement:
Dear loyal supporters:
This email is being sent to my closest and loyal friends who have supported our tournaments. As you all know, I have worked hard and devoted my life to improving chess for the Tampa Bay Area. We've provided you with your own quality location. I promised everyone attendance would rise in January. My reputation is at stake!
Especially now that St. Pete has shut down until fall, it is time for us to make a statement. The days of limited entries are over! If only our loyal core shows up on January 21, our prize fund will be $335. With ten more, which I truly EXPECT, the prize fund will be $500, as it should be on a regular basis, if we start now.
Please mark your calendars and let me know early if you can play in our open event on Saturday, January 21, the day before the NFC/AFC Conference Championships.
We have many exciting prospects for the New Year, thanks to your support!
Thanks,
Coach Mike
Tampa Open Chess Tournament – Saturday, January 21 @ 12:15-6:30 pm
The adults are on the run!
These events are rating BONANZAS for younger players & great lessons if they lose!
PLEASE RSVP WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO WE MAY START ON TIME!
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! WE ARE STARTING AN HOUR EARLIER DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
WE ARE PAIRING THE ADVANCE ENTRIES WHO MAY ARRIVE @12:45. CALL IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT!
Expected entrants include: Corey Acor, Brian Alvarado, Luther Barnum, Bruce Beard, Wyndell East, Terry Feeney, Lyubo Gospodinov, Timo Gospodinov, Andres Hernandez, TrongAn Hoang, Truman Hoang, Michael Hoffer, Roshan Jayaraman, Joshua Kennedy, Goran Markovic, Vinod Panicker, Scott Raymond, Mike Serovey, Kevin Stevens, Jeff York
Rated USCF Chess Tournament - Open to all ages PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
Tampa Chess Centre at Busch Commercial Plaza, 5035 E. Busch Blvd, Suite 10, Tampa, FL 33617
Entry fee is only $25 if registered in advance. $30 on-site (pre-register and save $5).
USCF membership required. You may join on-site. Please bring your own clocks and sets if you have them.
Time control: GAME 40 minutes for each player, four round Swiss System - no elimination
Registration starts 12:15 PM; First round begins (times approximate): 12:45; R2 2:20; R3 3:40; R4 5:00
Prize money: $500 based on 30 entries. Prize distribution subject to category of entries (such as if 50% adults/kids) split equitably. Example of prizes: $150-90-60. U1600: $90; U1400: $60; U1000: $50
Dates: February 25; March 24; April 28; May 26
We also have requests for blitz tournaments. Please let us know if you would play in such events.
Tampa Chess Centre Club & Classes by Hoffer’s Chess Academy
Official Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
Push Pawns Not Drugs! Say Yes 2 Chess!
Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30 PM @ Tampa Chess Centre
Busch Commercial Plaza, 5035 E. Busch Blvd., Suite 10, Tampa, 33617
Dear loyal supporters:
This email is being sent to my closest and loyal friends who have supported our tournaments. As you all know, I have worked hard and devoted my life to improving chess for the Tampa Bay Area. We've provided you with your own quality location. I promised everyone attendance would rise in January. My reputation is at stake!
Especially now that St. Pete has shut down until fall, it is time for us to make a statement. The days of limited entries are over! If only our loyal core shows up on January 21, our prize fund will be $335. With ten more, which I truly EXPECT, the prize fund will be $500, as it should be on a regular basis, if we start now.
Please mark your calendars and let me know early if you can play in our open event on Saturday, January 21, the day before the NFC/AFC Conference Championships.
We have many exciting prospects for the New Year, thanks to your support!
Thanks,
Coach Mike
Tampa Open Chess Tournament – Saturday, January 21 @ 12:15-6:30 pm
The adults are on the run!
These events are rating BONANZAS for younger players & great lessons if they lose!
PLEASE RSVP WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO WE MAY START ON TIME!
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! WE ARE STARTING AN HOUR EARLIER DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
WE ARE PAIRING THE ADVANCE ENTRIES WHO MAY ARRIVE @12:45. CALL IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT!
Expected entrants include: Corey Acor, Brian Alvarado, Luther Barnum, Bruce Beard, Wyndell East, Terry Feeney, Lyubo Gospodinov, Timo Gospodinov, Andres Hernandez, TrongAn Hoang, Truman Hoang, Michael Hoffer, Roshan Jayaraman, Joshua Kennedy, Goran Markovic, Vinod Panicker, Scott Raymond, Mike Serovey, Kevin Stevens, Jeff York
Rated USCF Chess Tournament - Open to all ages PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
Tampa Chess Centre at Busch Commercial Plaza, 5035 E. Busch Blvd, Suite 10, Tampa, FL 33617
Entry fee is only $25 if registered in advance. $30 on-site (pre-register and save $5).
USCF membership required. You may join on-site. Please bring your own clocks and sets if you have them.
Time control: GAME 40 minutes for each player, four round Swiss System - no elimination
Registration starts 12:15 PM; First round begins (times approximate): 12:45; R2 2:20; R3 3:40; R4 5:00
Prize money: $500 based on 30 entries. Prize distribution subject to category of entries (such as if 50% adults/kids) split equitably. Example of prizes: $150-90-60. U1600: $90; U1400: $60; U1000: $50
Dates: February 25; March 24; April 28; May 26
We also have requests for blitz tournaments. Please let us know if you would play in such events.
Tampa Chess Centre Club & Classes by Hoffer’s Chess Academy
Official Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
Push Pawns Not Drugs! Say Yes 2 Chess!
Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30 PM @ Tampa Chess Centre
Busch Commercial Plaza, 5035 E. Busch Blvd., Suite 10, Tampa, 33617
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