Women's Olympiad Silver Medalist Irina Krush to Make Special Appearances.
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Kasparov Chess Foundation, the non-profit chess educational organization founded by world chess champion Garry Kasparov, today announced the Annual National All-Girls Chess Championships, to be held at the historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL., March 16 - 18, 2007.
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 17: Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM
Sat., March 17: 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 18: Rounds 5 - 6; 9:00-11:00 AM; 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sun., March 18: Closing Ceremony: 2:30 PM
International Master Irina Krush, the youngest ever (at age 14) U.S. Women1s Champion, one of the top U.S. Women players, 4-time member of the U.S. Women1s Olympiad Team and Silver medalist of the 2004 U.S. Women1s Olympiad Team, will perform a simultaneous exhibition versus participants of the All Girls Nationals. The simultaneous exhibition will be held on Fri., March 16th at 7:00 P.M. at Adams Ballroom at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Irina will also be on hand throughout the tournament and at the award ceremony.
As a special offer to all competitors and their guests, the Palmer House Hilton Hotel will offer a guaranteed Chess rate of $139 if reservations are made by Feb. 25, 2007. 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 16 3:00 PM
Entry fee: $15 if p/m by March 1, $25 on site
Friday March 16, 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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