La Palma Chess Club
Future 2024 Sessions
| 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 |
Entry Fee
$45 for the session which includes all tournaments. Or, tournaments can be entered individually. All fees $5 less for La Palma residents.
Advance Registration
LPCC expects advance registration to open January 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.
This schedule is under construction, please check back later
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
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 Winter program and wish to play in this, please reserve a board with the Tournament Director
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Lecture & games start at 7 p.m.
Prizes: Any one who wins or draws against Jack will win a special prize
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
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 QuickCheckmate
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 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