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Event Details

Chess Tournament Schedule
Date: March 1, 2025
Location: Bowman Library
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Event Contact: Rene Picota (540) 931-2069

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Registration and Check-in
– Participants arrive and check in for the tournament.
– Finalize any last-minute registrations.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks
– Welcome participants and explain the tournament format.
– Outline the rules and schedule for the day.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Round 1 – Round 4
– Round 1: 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
– Round 2: 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
– Round 3:  11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
– Round 4: 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Break
– Quick break for players to stretch and prepare for lunch.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
– Participants can enjoy lunch and socialize.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Round 5 – Round 6
– Round 5: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
– Round 6: 1:20 PM – 1:40 PM

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Play-off Rounds, if needed

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
– Announce the winners and distribute awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
– Acknowledge all participants and thank them for attending.

Prizes

Trophies, medals, certificates

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Only 48 spots available.

We look forward to an exciting day of chess at Bowman Library!

General Information: Chess sets and boards will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own clocks.

Chess enthusiasts age 18 and older are needed to assist with logistics, including set up and off loading. Please contact Rene Picota to assist.

For more information, email Tournament Director, Rene Picota at winchesterchess@gmail.com / 540-931-2069.

This event is made possible by the Shenandoah Valley Chess community and Handley Regional Library.

Register for the upcoming tournament here.