Scholastic Beginner? Non-USCF, but want to play in a tournament? Your school has a chess club or team? Come to the 3rd Annual Greenwood tournament for school teams and individuals. This is the largest non-rated event in Jacksonville. All scholastic players welcome. No USCF membership required. Last year this event had over 50 players - 1st time tournament players welcome. Seasoned players are encouraged to play too. EF $20 Registration online only!!! Closes Nov 1. No registration at the door. No exceptions!! All entries must be prepaid. PIZZA LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TO ALL PLAYERS. AGAIN...NO WALK-UPS ALLOWED. www.scholasticchess.org

Scholastic Parents, members and friends:

US Chess has declared Oct. 14th as National Chess Day and we're joining with ScholasticChess.org to present a festival of chess activity at MOSH. This unique event will be the first of what we hope to be an annual event to build upon every year. 

Please read about the two events below. There will also be an exhibition of chess sets and other exciting chess activities for kids. The entry fee includes full access to Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History for all players. THIS IS A USCF RATED EVENT and all tournament players must have USCF ID. Free NATION CHESS DAY FESTIVAL  t-shirt to all tournament players. 

Bughouse Event listed below. Registration is for teams of two. Make sure to name your team. 

2017 National Chess Day Tournament

Who: K-12 students

When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Museum of Science and History (MOSH)

1025 Museum Circle., Jacksonville, FL 32207

Entry Fee: Mail-in $30.00/student or $31.00 at PayPal

Prizes: Individual / Team trophies: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

♦ Participants compete only with students in their

section and ALL participants receive a Chess Festival T-Shirt.

Deadline: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 (to receive t-shirt)

(1) Mail registration form (available at www.ScholasticChess.org )

and entry fee (check* or money order) to:

ScholasticChess.org, 4446 Hendricks Ave. #141, Jax, Fl 32207

( * checks payable to ‘ ScholasticChess.org ’.) 

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Bughouse Chess Tournament

K – 12^th grade students. Four divisions:

K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 (we reserve the right to combine)

Teams consist of two players each.

Trophies for top 3 teams in each section

When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Where: Museum of Science and History  1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Note:  Parent/Adult accompanying student must pay admission to Museum ($12.50).  There is no museum fee for the student.

Format:             4-Rd Swiss (ALL play 4 games) G/5(10 minutes total)

Per Player Entry Fee:       Mail-in $25.00 or $26.00 via Pay Pal

Registration:    Online at www.ScholasticChess.org 

 Saturday, July 15th & Sunday, July 16th

A USCF rated 2 DAY (SAT/SUN) tournament that is open to everyone with non-expired USCF ID#.

2-Day Event 3 Sections:  Open,  U1550,  U900  sections. Players can play up one level only

1-Day Event for Scholastic (K-12) only. 

Prizes:  $2,000 (60% guaranteed) b/o 60 (paid entries). Trophies to all section winners. Scholastic section: trophies to top 3. Unrated player payout limited to section winner prizes in top 2 sections and $50 in U900 section. 

5SS (5 rounds of games) 1st Round G/90;d5 all other rounds are G/120;d5

Entry Fees:  $60  until July 14th @11pm. Walk-up (cash/check only) $70.   Scholastic only section players in grades K-12 entries are 50% of above pricing - use discount code.  JAXCC member discount available both online and walk-up registrations. GM/IM/FM free entry with email confirmation before July 1st. with $50 withheld from cash payout.

Registration: 9:00 to 9:30 am.  ONSITE Cash or check only accepted the morning of the event  or  Online Registration click here is currently open until Friday 11 pm, July 14th.  Expired USCF registration can be renewed on site by check or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted onsite. LATE PLAYERS will be issued zero point bye and paired in the 2nd round. USCF membership required (we can assist you with a new membership or you need to renew on-site). 

BYEs: 1/2 point bye available (limit 2) for registered players, must commit before Rd 2. Non-registered late arrivals will be given 0 point byes for missed rounds. No admissions after round 2. Want to skip Sunday games and just play on Saturday? Select 4th & 5th round byes during registration. You'll gain 1/2 point X 2 games toward your final score and play just one day. 

Time: Registration 9:00 am - 9:30 am Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round. No exceptions. 
Rounds 2-day schedule: Saturday 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:30 pm. (min breaks between Rds.) Sunday: 10am & 2:30pm
Bring own sets and clocks.

Rounds 1-day (Scholastic Saturday only) : 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Noon, Break, 1:30 & 2:30.   3:30 Awards ceremony. 

Ramada Hotel Information: Discounted rate for Chess Tournament guests. (904)737-1700 for reservations. Free WIFI, outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant. Rooms include refrigerator and microwave included. Nightly rate: $59+tax.

Questions/Comments email jaxchessclub@gmail.com

Location: Ramada Inn 9150 Baymeadows Road, JAX 32256

The North Florida Open Tournament is next: 

Join us July 15 & 16 for our first 2-day event The North Florida Open. Registration is open online at Chessregister.com. $2,000 prize fund with the low entry cost of $50.

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JAXCC thanks Judy Johnson, retired teacher and grandmother for donating 25 chess sets to be used for scholastic events. Judy's husband, Ronald, had purchased the sets many years ago for use in a school program. When the school ended the chess program they contacted her to see if she wanted them back. At her husband's request, she collected them and they sat in storage for years. Upon Ronald's passing she thought about placing them in the hands of people who would get the most use knowing he would have wanted that too. She called us and we had the pleasure of meeting her and accepting the donation. The sets are in excellent condition, considering their age, with 25 boards and triple weighted pieces individually bagged. A wonderful gift that will be put to good use for years to come. Thank you, Judy and Ronald.

Great 14 player turnout in JAX for this event. If you missed it then save the date: May 5, 2018 for QC-2018. This year we had $250 in cash prizes and loads of fun for our players. Kira Caza won the cup on tiebreaks in the Champion's section and Reagan Foote was the winner in the Reserve U600 section. See full photos on our facebook site.

The window to register and get a 2017 shirt is closed. Online registration is still open at www.chessregister.com. Below is the list of players who have registered as of Tuesday for 2017 QC!