La Palma Chess Club
Summer Session 2019 Schedule
May 3 through July 26, 2019
| Friday | Rnd | Session/Tournament | Fee* | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ------------ | --- | All 13 weeks | $45/$40 | 8812 |
| 5/3/2019 | 1 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 5/10/2019 | 2 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 5/17/2019 | 3 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 5/24/2019 | 4 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 5/31/2019 | 5 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 6/7/2019 | 6 | Farewell Vladimir! | $40/$35 | 8811 |
| 6/14/2019 | 1 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 6/21/2019 | 2 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 6/28/2019 | 3 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 7/5/2019 | 4 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 7/12/2019 | 5 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 7/19/2019 | 6 | Coffee House Gambits | $40/$35 | 8813 |
| 7/26/2019 | 1 | Jack Peters Lecture & Simul | $25/$20 | 8814 |
Entry Fee
$45 for the session which includes both tournaments and the simul. Or, tournaments can be entered individually, if space is available. All fees $5 less for La Palma residents.
Advance Registration
LPCC expects advance registration to open April 1. Those interested are strongly encouraged to take advantage of advance registration and register early. Be advised that over the past year, LPCC has sold out on or before round 1.
Tournament Details
Farewell Vladimir!
A 6-round Swiss in honor of the former world champion, Vladimir Kramnik, in two sections.
No tournament round on Nov. 23 due to the American Open
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Sections:
Retirement Ready: open, and Early Stages for players under 1800 rating.
Prizes, each section:
- 1st place, $100
- 2nd place, $60
- 3rd place, $30
- First Class A, B, C, D or under: $20
- Best game (either section), $50
- Special prizes: Best game (combined sections), Biggest rating gain.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: One half-point bye may be taken. An irrevocable last round half-point bye is allowed only if declared before the first round starts
30th La Palma Chess Club Championship
A 7-Round Swiss in one section.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Prizes:
- 1st. Place: $600
- 2nd. Place: $300
- 3rd. Place: $200
- Bonus prize for a perfect 7-0 winning score: $100
- Class prizes: 1st. A, B, C, D and under: $50
- Best game (as judged by IM Jack Peters), $100
- Special prizes: Biggest upset; Any player making a breakthrough, for the first time, into
a higher rating class; best game runner-up; best endgame; best save*.
* Save: conversion of a lost position into a win or a draw.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: Two half-point byes may be taken. An irrevocable last round half-point bye is allowed only if declared before the first round starts.
The 4th Annual W. Leigh Hunt Memorial
A 7-Round Swiss in one section. Remembering our late tournament director and one of our top players.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Prizes:
- 1st. Place: $400
- 2nd. Place: $200
- 3rd. Place: $100
- Bonus prize for a perfect 7-0 winning score: $100
- Class prizes: 1st. A, B, C, D or under: $50
- Best game (as judged by IM Jack Peters), $50
- Special prizes: Biggest Upset, and Biggest rating gain
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: Two half-point byes may be taken. An irrevocable last round half-point bye is allowed only if declared before the first round starts.
The Turkey Ladder Match
One night ladder match tournament
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
Coffee House Gambits
A 6-round Swiss in two sections.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Sections:
The Ruthless Attackers 1800 rating and above, and Feckless Defenders (under 1800 rating).
Prizes, each section:
- 1st place, $80
- 2nd place, $40
- First Class A, B, C, D and under: $20
- Best game (either section) $25
Special Prizes
Best game, most outrageous winning sacrifice, Biggest upset, Any player making a breakthrough into a higher rating class, for the first time.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: One half-point bye 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 30 players.
If you are enrolled in the entire Summer program and wish to play in this please reserve, in advance, a board with the Tournament Director.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Lecture & games start at 7 p.m.
Prizes: Anyone who wins or draws against Jack wins a special prize.
The Dabster Chronicles
A 3-round Swiss in three sections.
Sections:
Expert (1850+), Bungler (1601 - 1849), Patzer (1600 or under)
Prizes, combined sections:
- 1st. place $50, 2nd $25
- Special prizes: Best game, Biggest Upset.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.
Time control: Game/1:55, d/5
Byes: None