An Inaugural Event
Tornelo
Saturday, Nov 20, 2021
TOURNAMENT LOBBY
On Nov 20, FIDE Master James Eade, Jay Stallings of ChessHootz and Chris Torres of DailyChessMusings.com will come together to present the inaugural Eade Foundation Fall Scholastic Chess Classic. The goal of this online tournament is to raise awareness for the Eade Foundation’s goals of promoting chess literacy and chess excellence globally. The Eade Foundation’s Fall Scholastic Chess Classic is a 5 round Swiss style chess tournament broken up by grade level into 4 sections (K-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12 .) Scholastic chess players from around the United States are invited to participate in this inaugural event and compete while doing their part to promote chess excellence globally. The top 20 players in each section will receive incredible custom awards including plaques and medals. The entry fee is just $20 but, since this is a US Chess online rated event, all participants must be current members of the United States Chess Federation. School aged chess players are encouraged to join Jim Eade, Jay Stalling and Chris Torres in support of increasing chess literacy and excellence by signing up for the inaugural Eade Foundation Spring Scholastic Chess Classic here:
REGISTER HERE
EVENT OVERVIEW
NOV 20: Inaugural Eade Foundation Fall Scholastic Chess Classic
5SS, G/15+10 (Game in 15 with 10 second increment) on Tornelo.com
Sections: In 4 sections Grades K-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12
TIME CONTROLS: G/15+10 (Game in 15 with 10 second increment)
Round Times: Sat 9am, 10:00am, 11:00am, Lunch, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. Log into Tornelo.com 15 minutes before game. (Pacific Time)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Half point byes: Available all rounds, limit 2 byes, must be claimed with registration & cannot be changed.
USCF membership required.
Must register by Nov 19 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Online Regular rated (will not affect OTB ratings), Online Regular ratings used for pairings (OTB ratings used if no Online).
EF: $20 + US Chess Membership (https://new.uschess.org/become-member) if not already a current member. $10 service charge for refunds. WARNING: YOU MUST BE A Current US Chess Member to Participate and LOGGED IN WHEN PAIRINGS ARE ISSUED, OR YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED.
Zoom: To join the zoom call for FairPlay and TD questions go to:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85356510323?pwd=QXFKcTR0aUVaZjB6b3ZlWXZzZkx4QT09
Meeting ID: 853 5651 0323
Passcode: 235285
Prizes: The top 20 players in each section will receive incredible custom awards including plaques and medals.
FIDE Rated: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Rated Event: Yes, this tournament is US Chess Rated.
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
ChessHootz and The Daily Chess Musings Chess Club
Jay Stallings ChessHootz@gmail.com
Chris Torres dailychessmusings@gmail.com
Important Links:
Be sure to check out the Frequently asked questions suction about the Eade Foundation Spring Scholastic Chess Classic
Click here to learn more about the Eade Foundation
Click here to find out why I think ChessHootz is the best new chess product of 2021!
And why you are here, don’t forget to sign up for the: