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The Susan Polgar Foundation proudly presents the First Annual Susan Polgar World Open Chess Championship for Girls under 21 as part of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival.
Please bring your own clock. |
All four sections will award the following prizes:
Any player with 6-0 score also receives a digital clock. Trophies to each of the top 20 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. Special medals to 21st through 30th place individuals and 4th, 5th and 6th-place teams. (If there are 3 or more players from the same school in the same section or same chess club, the top 3 scores added to give team final standings.) Every player receives a special hand signed certificate from Susan Polgar. Qualified winner of each section will qualify for the 2006 Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls in Chicago (Winner of the Open section must meet the age restriction).
Last year in Vegas: Susan Polgar in a lecture
Susan with the winners WFM Alisa Melekhina, WGM Anya Corke and Abby Marshall. Each co-champion was
awarded a full tuition and fees scholarship (value approximately $40,000 each)
to the University of Texas in Dallas.
With the girls from a prior Susan Polgar National Invitational for girls
There will be many additional surprise prizes and gifts! Winner of each section will qualify for the 2006 Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls in Chicago (Winners must meet the age and residency restriction)..
| Friday, June 16 | 3:30 PM Lecture for players / parents / coaches by Susan Polgar 5:00 PM Puzzle Solving Championship 6:15 PM Simul with Susan Polgar (Maximum 70 players) |
| Saturday, June 17 | 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony 7:00 PM Blitz Championships (G/5 - 7 SS) |
| Sunday, June 18 | Rounds: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM 4:00 PM Closing Ceremony |
Entry Fees: $30 if received by March 15, 2006; $45 if received by May 25; $60 on site - On site registration: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday and up to 9:30 AM on Saturday. Blitz EF: $15; Puzzle Solving EF: $12; Simul: $20. Special $35 entry fees for all three events (Blitz, Puzzle and Simul).No telephone entries.
Hotel Information: Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. HR: $71 single or double ($81 Friday and Saturday nights) includes free tickets to one of three Mardi Gras Riviera Las Vegas Shows Wednesday, Thursday or Monday. Phone: 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; the Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 25th. Rates may be as high as $140 a night after May 25th. Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 48 hours in advance for nominal fee.
