Winter Session Schedule & Fees

Winter Session

La Palma Chess Club
Winter Session 2018 Schedule
Nov. 2, 2018 through Jan. 25, 2019

Entry Fee

$45 for the session which includes both tournaments. Or, tournaments can be entered individually. All fees $5 less for La Palma residents.

Advance Registration

LPCC expects advance registration to open October 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.

Schedule

Friday Rnd Session/Tournament Fee* Code
------------ --- All 13 weeks $45/$40 8197
11/2/2018 1 Chessboard Analytica $35/$30 8198
11/9/2018 2 Chessboard Analytica $35/$30 8198
11/16/2018 3 Chessboard Analytica $35/$30 8198
11/23/2018 1 Turkey Ladder Match $10/$5 8199
11/30/2018 4 Chessboard Analytica $35/$30 8198
12/7/2018 5 Chessboard Analytica $35/$30 8198
12/14/2018 1 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
12/21/2018 2 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
12/28/2018 3 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
1/4/2019 4 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
1/11/2019 5 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
1/18/2019 6 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200
1/25/2019 7 The Decembrists Return $40/$35 8200

* $5 lower fee for players that are La Palma residents

Tournament Details

Chessboard Analytica

A 5-round Swiss 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:

The Elites (Class A and up) and the Workers (Class B and below, including unrateds)

Prizes, each section:

  • 1st place, $200
  • 2nd place, $100
  • 3rd place, $75
  • First Class A, B, C, D or under: $25
  • Best game (either section), $50
  • Special prizes, combined sections: Runner up for best game, 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

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

The Decembrists Return

A 7-round Swiss in two sections. Taking on the Tsar 200 years later.

Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rounds start at 7 p.m.

Sections:

Cavalry section open to players of any rating
Foot Soldiers section open to players rated under 1800

Prizes, Cavalry:

  • 1st place, $400
  • 2nd place, $200
  • 3rd place, $100
  • Perfect 7-0 score: $100

Prizes, Foot Soldiers:

  • 1st place, $200
  • 2nd place, $100
  • 3rd place, $50

Class and Other Combined-Section Prizes:

  • First Class A, B, C, D or under: $50
  • Best overall game $50
  • Best Panov Attack $25
  • Best Petroff Defense $25
  • Best Chigorin Defense $25
  • Best Alekhine Defense $25
  • Only one prize per game.
  • Special prize for Biggest Upset and Quickest Checkmate

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