In Fischerandom, the arrangement of the pieces is chosen at random, subject to the king being between the rooks and the bishops on each color. This give 960 possible starting positions. Fischerandom removes opening preparation from the game and relies on opening principles - playing it is a great way to practice these. This tournament […]
We're celebrating National Chess Day. We'll be having pizza, hot dogs, soda pop free for everyone, as well as desserts. We'll also have fun chess-related games.
We will be having a Quick Chess tournament. Four rounds of G/24;d5, Swiss System. The entry fee is $15, and 80% will be awarded as prizes. USCF membership is required, but notation does not have to be kept. Registration starts at 6:30 P.M.; games start at 7.
Try your luck playing random openings. We'll pick them from an opening book, and start playing. There will be 5 rounds, 10+5 time control, $5 entry fee. This is not rated, and does not require any membership. As always, there will be casual play.
Four rounds, Swiss System. G/45;d5 - these are Dual-rated games, and do require keeping notation. USCF membership is required. Rounds start at 12:00, 2:00, 4:15, and 6:00. The entry fee is $35, and there are several prizes.In the open section, $175 for first place, $125 for second place, the top player under 2001 gets $80, […]