Summer Session Schedule & Fees
The La Palma Chess Club schedule
Summer Session 2017
(May 5 through August 25, 2017)
Entry Fee
$54 for the session which includes all tournaments. Or, tournaments can be entered individually. All fees $5 less for La Palma residents.
Tournament Details
| Friday | Rnd | Session/Tournament | Fee* | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ------------ | --- | All 17 weeks | $54/$49 | 6486 |
| 5/5/2017 | 1 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 5/12/2017 | 2 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 5/19/2017 | 3 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 5/26/2017 | 4 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 6/2/2017 | 5 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 6/9/2017 | 6 | The La Palma Chess Oscars | $45/$40 | 6487 |
| 6/16/2017 | 1 | The Great Chess Bobbery | $15/$10 | 6488 |
| 6/23/2017 | 1 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 6/30/2017 | 2 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 7/7/2017 | 3 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 7/14/2017 | 4 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 7/21/2017 | 5 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 7/28/2017 | 6 | The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss | $45/$40 | 6489 |
| 8/4/2017 | 1 | IM Jack Peters Simul | $25/$20 | 6490 |
| 8/11/2017 | 1 | The Dabster Chronicles | $40/$35 | 6491 |
| 8/18/2017 | 2 | The Dabster Chronicles | $40/$35 | 6491 |
| 8/25/2017 | 3 | The Dabster Chronicles | $40/$35 | 6491 |
* $5 lower fee for players that are La Palma residents
The La Palma Chess Oscars
Here come our stars. A 6-round Swiss in two sections.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Sections:
The Celebrities (Class A and higher), and the B-Listers (Class B and Below).
Prizes, each section:
1st. $100; 2nd. $75; 3rd. $50
First class A, B, C, D and under: $25 each.
Special prizes, combined sections: Best Short Subject (biggest upset), Best Actress (highest scoring female player), Best Documentary (longest win).
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: One half-point byes may be taken. An irrevocable last round half-point bye is allowed only if declared before the first round starts.
The Great Chess Bobbery
One night ladder match for players not going to the National Open.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Prizes: Special prize for each winner.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: None
The Inscrutable Sicilian Swiss
A 6-round Swiss in two sections.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Sections: The Dons (Open), and the Hit Men (under 1800).
Prizes, each sections:
1st. $80 2nd. $40 3rd. $25
Class prizes, combined sections: 1st. A, B, C, D and under: $25
Special prizes: Best Sicilian Defense (either section, win by either color): $50, Biggest rating gain.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: One half-point byes may be taken. An irrevocable last round half-point bye is
allowed only if declared before the first round starts.
IM Jack Peters Simultaneous Exhibition and Lecture
International Master Jack Peters will give a lecture and then simultaneously play all
challengers, up to a limit of 35 players.
If you are enrolled in the entire summer program and wish to play in this, please reserve a board.
Registration: 6-7 p.m. Lecture starts at 7 p.m.
Prizes: Any one who wins or draws against Jack
will win a special prize.
The Dabster Chronicles
A 3-round Swiss in three sections.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Sections:
Expert (1850+), Bungler (1601 - 1849), Patzer (1600 or under)
Prizes, each section:
1st. place $50, 2nd $25
Special prizes: Best game, Biggest Upset.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: None