Scholastic Series

The final event of the three part series. Open to players in grades K - 12. Two sections: K-6 U700 & K-12 Open.

Entry Fee: $20 General ; $15 JAXCC Members

4SS (rounds of swiss format play)

Registration Opens at 8:30

Round 1 begins at 9:00am with subsequent rounds to follow.

Prizes: Trophies to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each section. Medals to all players.

North Florida Warm-Up Open: This tournament is open to all players (adults and youth).

Entry Fee: $30 General ; $25 JAXCC Members

Online Registration

is available using PayPal/Major Credit Cards until Friday, 6/3/16 @ 11pm via Chess Register website.

Expired USCF registration can be renewed via Chess Register. 

5SS USCF-rated. Must have USCF membership (may renew/join on-site). Prizes based on 20 paid entries. Please bring clocks and sets. None provided.

Sections: Open and Reserve U1500

Event Organizer: Kevin Pryor 

Location: San Jose Church of Christ on 6233 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville Florida. 

Registration: 09:15am - 9:45 am 

TC: G/45 mins + 5sec delay (G/45;d5) / 2-5th rounds G/55:d5

Rounds: 10:00, 11:45, (Break 1:30), 2:00, 4:00, 6:00

Prizes: $550 (b/o 20 paid entries) :

Open 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, U2000-$75, U1700 - $50

U1500: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, U1200- $40

Contact Jacksonville Chess Club jaxchessclub@gmail.com

Blitz Championship on Saturday, April 30th

Blitz event with Trophy given to overall winner.

Quick Link to our Events tab

Rounds: 8 rounds of double (play same person with Black & White pieces). Round 1 starts at 11 am. Onsite registration ends 15 minute before R1. Players can request byes up to 2 rounds, but must declare before round 3.

EF: $20/$15 (JAXCC). Pay at event or register online at chessregister.com

Prize fund: $350

$75 to 1st place. $50 to 2nd overall. Separate Class Level prizes for A - D players and best player U1000.

All players must have active USCF ID # to register. Can renew/join on site. Discount for JAXCC club members $5.

email: jaxchessclub@gmail.com for specific questions

2016 Spring Scholastic-Series-2016 will be held on the same day, but will start hours earlier.

We have made changes to our 2016 schedule where most of our events are now double offerings to include OPEN Events (anyone can play) to Closed Events for just scholastic players. The two events will likely have different start times to keep them functioning separately.  Click the link below for a PDF of our latest schedule.

2016 JAXCC Event Schedule v6

 

This weekend 11 JAXCC players have had to decide whether to play in Florida or Georgia. Seven players, including 17 year old Women's FIDE Master Laura Zayas is headed to the Florida state championship in Orlando hosted by the Florida Chess Association. Four others are bound to Brunswick, Georgia for the Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Association's 4th in a series event. We wish them all the best and we will report back when results have come in. GO JAXCC.org

March 5th JAXCC Double Event

We will host another dual chess offering at San Jose Church of Christ (Family Life Center) on 6233 San Jose Blvd.

Winter Scholastic Series Finale (K-12) Event #2 of 3

Entry: $25 general USCF / JAXCC $20 members

All players must have USCF ID #s to register. New players can register on-site or before the event.

Time: 9 am Registration Opens (Cash or check); Round 1 starts at 9:30. Play is usually completed by 3 pm

Play: 4 rounds  G/30;d5

Sections: 2 sections. All players must be USCF members with USCF ID #

Prizes: Trophies to top three finishers in each section.  Grand prix points to all participants that count toward series trophy levels when combined with wins or draws.  Door prizes: Children's chess book and Searching for Bobby Fisher DVD. Clocks, boards and sets now available for sale at the event - cash sale only. Join JAX's fastest growing rated youth chess event.

 

JAXCC March Open (all players/all levels) Special Pricing $25/$20

Time controls G/60;d5. Longer time controls works better for some players, so here is a local event that fits that group. Stronger scholastics can play up against adults. This is can be a ratings booster for many kids.

Entry: $25 general USCF   /  $20  JAXCC members (cash or check only)

ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.chessregister.com until Mar 4 @ 11:00pm (credit card only)

Walk-up Registration: opens at 9:45

All players must have USCF ID #s to register. New players can register on-site or before the event.

Round 1 starts at 10:00 all round start shortly after. 30 minute lunch break between R2 & R3.

Play: 4 rounds  G/60;d5

2 Sections: Open & U1500; Under prizes for 1st U1800 and 1st U1200

Prizes: $300 (b/o 10 players) with under prizes for lower rated

Prize distribution can increase with more players.

 

The second of our three-part Scholastic Series for this Winter was held on February 13th.

Congrats to this who placed in the top three positions

1st - Brooks (USCF Rated 656)

2nd Shubham (USCF Rated 845)

3rd Spencer (USCF Rated 452)

 

A new page has been created to show the standings of all players who have competed in the series so far. Click here to see the page.

About the series: This USCF RATED event is open to all scholastic players (K-12) who are registered with the United States Chess Federation (www.uschess.org). Registration is $17 per year for a youth membership. A USCF ID # will be provided with a successful registration. Every player in our tournament must have a USCF ID number to participate.

2016 will be the most robust offering of club activity in nearly a decade. If you love to play tournament chess, we are building a slate of activity that far exceeds the 4 events per year of recent years.  This bold undertaking will require more players, supporters and Tournament resources to make happen. Please be generous with your time when asked to help.

Features:

• Rated tournaments every month (JAN-DEC)
• Multi-day OPEN event in July with the intent of drawing more players from further away and larger payouts
• Girls/Ladies Only event. Why not? No one is doing it and we are looking for sponsors who see the opportunity to get onboard with such a unique event.
• More scholastic offerings with the intent of building a new base of players who compete locally, statewide and nationally
• Special tournaments that continue to round out area players in all three USCF rating formats: Regular, Blitz and Quick rated events.

Slate of Upcoming Tournaments 

Open Events

(All Players –Adult & Youth)

February 13^th             Winter Open (G/45;d5) ; Location: San Jose Church of Christ

March 5th                 March Open (G/60;d5) ; Location: San Jose Church of Christ

April 9^th                       JAX & JILLS – Girls/Ladies Only Open ; Location: San Jose Church of Christ

May 14^th                    Spring Open (G/45;d5) ; Location: TBA

June 4^th                     NFO Warm-up G/70;d5  Location: TBA

July 16 & 17^th            North Florida Open (2 day Event) G/90;d5 ; Location: TBA

August 27^th                Quick Chess Championship G/25;d5 ; Location: TBA

November 12^th         JAX City Championship (G/45;d5) ; Location: TBA

December 10^th          JAX Merry Blitzmas ; Location: TBA

Scholastic Events

(Players in grades K-12 only)

January 9^th                Winter Scholastic Series #1 ; Location: San Jose Church of Christ

February 13^th            Winter Scholastic Series #2 ; Location: San Jose Church of Christ

March 5^th                 Winter Scholastic Series #3 Location: San Jose Church of Christ

September 10^th        Fall Scholastic Series #1 ; Location: TBA

October 15^th              Fall Scholastic Series #2 ; Location: TBA

November 12^th         Fall Scholastic Series #3 ; Location: TBA

"Events Tab" on website for details on each event.

Our first offering of a Grand Prix points competition ended with our tournament on December 6th with two sections: Players K-6 and rated below 700 (U700) along with an OPEN section for all players rated above 700. The field of 13 players included more newcomers and one of them was rated over 1000.

Here are the final results and qualifiers for series recognition at Bronze, Silver or Gold levels.

2015 Fall Scholastic Results

Join Us on December 12 at San Jose Church of Christ for another DOUBLE EVENT:

JAXCC Double Event

When: Saturday, DEC 12^th 

Location: San Jose Church of Christ - Family Life Center

Fall Scholastic Series Event #3 of 3

Entry: $25 general / $20 members

Time: 9am Registration Opens; Round 1 starts at 9:30

Play: 4 rounds  G/30;d5

Sections: 4 sections: Rated and Non-rated (beginner)

Prizes: Trophies to top three finishers in each section.  Grand prix points to all participants that count toward series trophy levels when combined with wins or draws.

 

Merry  Blitzmas Championship

Entry: $15 general / $10 members

Time: Noon Registration Opens; Round 1 starts at 12:30

Play: 8 rounds  G/5;d0

Sections: Open

Prizes: $200 (b/o 20 players) with under prizes and Champions trophy

On Saturday November 7th, JAXCC will host a double event at the University of North Florida. Two U.S.C.F. sanctioned events - Same Day!

2015 City Championship: Our annual 5 round event that now boasts over $400 in prize money and our first champion's trophy to the winner. This is an open event that is expected to draw over 20 adult players in two sections OPEN & U1500. Click here for more details. 

 

 

2015 JAXCC Fall Scholastic Series #2 of 3 for all youths K - 12. A 4 round event that is also being held in the Student Union building, this is the second of our new scholastic level competition program. Trophies to kids who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their section. Participations medals for kids who attend two events. Grand Prix style points qualification towards series recognitions. There is also a section for beginners who do not want to play in the rated
sections. Click here for more details. Our last event was our first and it drew 20 scholastic players. Come out and be a part of fun.

Registrations will be accepted the day of the event on site or skip the line and pre-register online at ChessRegister.com. Either way you'll be in the action when Round 1 begins.

Email us with any questions.