New York State Under 13 Action Championship

Masks are required for all players and spectators

Dec 28, New York

New York State Under 13 Action Championship. 5SS, G/30 d10, Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany NY 12205. Free parking, wireless & airport shuttle, restaurants nearby. Open to all born after 12/28/08. Top NYS player in Championship is state Under 13 Action champion.

In 2 sections: Championship and Under 1000.

Entry fee: $48 online at chessaction.com by 12/23, $60 online or at site by 9 am 12/28.  No checks at site, credit cards OK.

Plaques to top 5 each section, top U1400, U1200 (Championship), U800, U600, U400, Unr (U1000).

Unofficial or Online Regular uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.

Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $25, Youth $18.  Mailed or at site, $27 & $20.  USCF membership required.

CCA electronic devices policies

Ratings: December official USCF regular OTB ratings used. Unofficial or Online Regular uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Players must reveal foreign, FIDE and other over the board ratings, and these ratings, adjusted if necessary, may be used, if higher than USCF.

Schedule: Reg ends 12/28 9 am, rds. 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00. Awards 7:30 pm.
Half point byes: OK all rounds, limit 2; must commit before round 2.

Hotel rates: $100-100, link below or call 518-458-8444, reserve by 12/12.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR ALBANY TOURNAMENTS

Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied!

Entry: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com. Director@Chess.US. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering).