December Chess in Tampa

My friend, Mike Hoffer, sent to me the following announcement:

We at Hoffer’s Chess Academy / www.Yes2Chess.com have a solemn commitment to provide quality monthly chess tournaments for the Tampa Bay Area. This is why we ask players to RSVP whether or not they may be attending our events. With the holiday distractions, no one has bothered to say they are not coming. Less than ten have said they are coming. Due to the uncertainty regarding attendance, this Sunday’s event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing all of you for the next Over/Under 800 on January 29, the New Year’s Eve Open, and the January 30 Homeschool Unrated Tournament. Please refer to our website for the complete schedule of events.

The overwhelming factor over Sunday was we had a contingent coming from over the Bay & some NEW Tampa families. We feel they are the ones we cannot disappoint. While our faithful core indicated a willingness to participate if needed, we do not want to take advantage of that bond. We are sorry to inconvenience those who planned to attend. Therefore, we are offering a free club night on Thursday, December 22 6:30-8:30 PM at our Tampa Chess Centre, 5035 E. Busch Blvd., Suite #10, with free pizza and refreshments.

For years, the Tampa Bay Area has been privileged with popular monthly events promoted by either Willard Taylor or the late Andrew Scherman. They achieved a following by consistently doing things the right way. We are doing our utmost to carry on this heritage.

There is little doubt we will have a good turnout on January 29. We have worked hard to develop a treasure trove of new enthusiastic entries for the future. There are plenty of families who appreciate our efforts. Many people were discouraged when the Beatles broke up, too. Eventually they still listened to other music.

Happy Holidays!

Scholastic Chess Tournament – Over/Under 800

Scholastic Chess Tournament – Over/Under 800
Sunday, November 13, 12-5pm

PLEASE RSVP WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO WE MAY START ON TIME!
ADVANCE ENTRIES WILL BE PAIRED & MAY ARRIVE FOR ROUND 1 @1 PM. PLEASE CALL IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT!

Presented by the Tampa Chess Club and Yes2Chess.com
Fully Rated USCF Chess Tournament for Grades K-12 Only
2 Divisions: Over 800 / Under 800 (includes Unrated)
Entry fee is only $20 (if registered 8 days before the event)

Dates: Sundays 12-5: November 13; December 18; January 29; February 19; March 11; April 15; May 13

Location:
Tampa Chess Club
Busch Commercial Plaza
5035 E. Busch Blvd, Suite 10
Tampa, FL 33617

Rounds: 4 rounds Swiss System (no elimination)
Time Control: Game 30 minutes for each player
Entry fee: Only $20 if registered 8 days before the event; otherwise entry fee is $30 on site.

USCF membership required. May join USCF on tournament day. Grades K-12 only.

Prize money: Based on 20 entries per each division
1st place: $100
2nd place: $60
3rd place: $40

Registration: Noon - 12:45pm (on-site cost $30; pre-register 8 days in advance and save $10)

Round 1: 1:00pm; Rounds 2-4: start as soon as possible
For more information, email or call 813-526-2257.

Other events this month:
Home-school Unrated Chess Tournament – Monday, Nov. 14 @ 10:30-2:30 pm
Thanksgiving Open Chess Tournament – Saturday, Nov. 19 @ 12:15-6:30 pm



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
www.Yes2Chess.com
(813) 526-2257