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Queen’s Cup – Women/Girls Only Tournament

A USCF rated tournament that is open to women and girls only.

This event is for moms, daughters, sisters, wives, aunts...well, you get it. Our hope is to start an annual event for female chess players that catches on around the state. We are committing one event per year to develop this format.

Free T-shirt to all who register early

All registered player will receive a free QUEENS CUP inaugural t-shirt.  Email jaxchessclub@gmail.com when registered to send shirt size. Shirt cutoff Dec 1st. Register early. No shirts to be ordered after cutoff. 

Lunch provided to all registered players

We are entertaining sponsorships from organizations who would like support this event in May 2017. 


2 Sections:  Open & Scholastic 

4SS (4  rounds of gamesAll Dual Rated @ G/45;d5 (each player has 45 minutes plus a 5 sec delayScholastic section G/30;d5

EF: $25 General entry.    $5 off  for JAXCC Members 

Registration: 9:00 to 9:45 am.  ONSITE Cash or check only accepted the morning of the event  or  Online Registration is currently open until Friday 11 pm, Dec 9th.  Expired USCF registration can be renewed on site by check or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted onsite.

USCF membership required (we will assist you with a new membership or you need to renew on-site).

Prizes:  $250 Prizes (b/20 players) for top two in each section and cash prizes for best players  U1700, U1200 & Best Chess Mom. Trophies for each section winner.
 
Time: Registration 9:00 am - 9:45 am Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round. No exceptions. 
Rds: 10:00 am, 11:30am, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, Lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ends: 6:00 pm 
 
Bring own sets and clocks or  purchase onsite (cash or check). Wheelchair accessible.
 
BYE: 1/2 point bye available (limit 1) 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. 
 
Questions/Comments email jaxchessclub@gmail.com