The LaSalle Academy Tournament is a scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. Join us for the fun and competition!
FORMAT: 4SS, G/25 d/5, Two USCF rated sections and two unrated sections*
-OPEN (Rated section: USCF membership required**)
-UNDER 700 (Rated section: USCF membership required**)
-UNRATED (No membership required)
-NOVICE (No membership required)
* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com
**For more information about USCF membership go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723.
Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section.
Sections may be combined or split at the discretion of the director. This is a 4 round tournament but a small section may have to play 3. Full point byes may apply in odd-numbered sections and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring chess clock if you own one.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. Registration closes on March 3 at 11:59 PM. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case by case basis. Southeast New England Chess Association is a non-profit organization.
DOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCED REGISTRATION ONLY. Please arrive and check in at 9am. Round one starts at 9:30am. Attendees must wear a mask when in the LaSalle building at all times during the tournament. Round 1 starts at 9:30am. Others on completion of each round. Pre-registered players should confirm no later than 9:15AM. Unrated sections may finish around 12:30, Others around 1:30.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com.