Garry Kasparov to Appear on All Three Days, Highlighted by 40-Board Simultaneous Exhibition
-- Kasparov Chess Foundation, the non-profit
chess educational organization founded by world chess champion Garry
Kasparov, today announced the third annual, National All-Girls Chess
Championships, to be held at the historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL, March 17 - 19, 2006.
Kasparov Chess Foundation is presenting
the tournament in association with Chess Wizards and the United States Chess Federation
(USCF). Girls from public, private and home-schools are invited to participate. Teams
will compete within the following age categories: 8 years old and younger; 10 years old
and younger; 12 years old and younger; 14 years old and younger; 16 years old and younger; 18 years old and younger.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 15 individual players and top three teams in each
section. Three or more players from the same school make up a team (team scores will be calculated based on the top 3
scores to give teams their final standings). Every player will receive a souvenir medal to honor their participation.
The main competition will be hosted at Palmer House Hilton Hotel: 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603; Phone: 877-865-5321. The tournament schedule follows:
Sat., March 18: Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM
Sat., March 18: Rounds 1 - 4; 9:30-11:30 AM; 12:00-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00 PM; 5:30-7:30 PM
Sun., March 19: Rounds 5 - 6; 9:00-11:00 AM; 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sun., March 19: Closing Ceremony: 2:30 PM
Garry Kasparov will play versus 40 girls, participants of All Girls nationals. Individual champions from the previous two championships are awarded to play in the simul. The remaining seats will be chosen by lottery among participants of the Third Annual Championship. Lottery will be held on Fri., March 17th at 6:00 PM at the Adams Ballroom at Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Garry Kasparov's book signing, autograph session and award ceremony with photo memento will take place on Sat. and Sun, March 18 - 19.
As a special offer to all competitors and their guests, the Palmer House Hilton Hotel will offer a guaranteed Chess rate of $119 if reservations are made by Feb. 25, 2006. For reservations, call 877-865-5321.
In addition to the main competition,
several side events will be taking place. Following is the schedule of side events:
Friday March 17 3:00 PM
Entry fee: $15 if p/m by March 1, $25 on site
Friday March 17, 5:00 PM
Entry fee: $25 per team
The competition is now accepting
entry applications for participants. Entry fee: $45 through March
1st, and $65 thereafter or on-site on Fri., March 17. All participants are required to be members of the US Chess Federation
(USCF), www.uschess.org. Applicants can either register online by visiting www.chesswizards.com, or via mail.
Make checks payable to Chess Wizards:
Founded by World Chess Champion
Garry Kasparov, KCF's mission is to bring the many educational benefits
of chess to children throughout the United States by providing a
complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Foundation
promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular
classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high
schools, both in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit
educational organization also organizes tournaments and competitions
on a local and national basis. For more information, please visit
http://www.kasparovchessfoundation.org.
Chess Wizards was founded in August
2003 when a group of dedicated and enthusiastic people decided to
change the culture of Chess in Chicago. The adaptive Chess Wizards
program is designed for all levels of young chess players and places
an emphasis on the individual needs and progress of each student.
Students learn much more than how to play one of the great intellectual
games of the world, as the skills they learn playing chess will
transfer to school and other social situations. For more information,
or to register for the All Girls National Chess Championships, please
visit
www.chesswizards.com.
The United States Chess Federation,
founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the United
States and is devoted to extending the role of chess in American
society. It promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess,
for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, and as a means for the
improvement of society. The USCF is a not-for-profit membership
organization with more than 90,000 members. For more information,
please see
http://www.uschess.org.
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