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Registration is open now at CHESSREGISTER.COM

We are happy to announce the return of this beloved event just for the ladies! We were the one of first clubs in the southeastern U.S. to host a women's event and are glad to be back. Our tag line can be appreciated by those who play chess or not. It is simply, "We treat every player like a queen."

Tournament Details:

Three sections with 3 different time controls: 

EF $40 QUEENS SECTION OPEN: 4SS (4 rounds of games) All Dual Rated @ G/45;d5  

EF $40 PRINCESS SECTION: U700 G/30;d5 (4 rounds). 

EF $30 UNRATED CHESS MOM SECTION: G/15 for 4 rounds. 

FREE: Event T-SHIRT. LUNCH is provided for all players.

=====REGISTRATION INFO===========

Check in by 10:00 am.  NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Only Online Registration until Friday 6 pm May 6rd. Avoid $10 price increase on May 6th. Expired USCF registration must be renewed in advance (best) or on site by check, cash or CREDIT CARDS accepted. Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round. No exceptions. One round 1/2 Bye allowed. USCF membership required (we will assist you with a new membership or you need to renew on-site). Not required for Chess Moms section.

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Prizes:  $500 Prize Fund (b/50 players) for top three in QUEEN section (1st:$150 + Cup/2nd:$100 /3rd:$75. PRINCESS top two 1st:$75 + Cup 2nd:$50  Chess Mom (1st:$50 Prize + Cup). Customized Queen's Cup Logo Trophies for each section winner. Medals for all who sign up by May 2nd. 

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ROUND TIMES: 

QUEENS SECTION Rds: 10:15 am, 11:45am, Lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm

Ends: 6:00 pm 

PRINCESS SECTION Rounds: 10 am, 11am, Lunch, 12:30 & 1:30. Awards at 2:30

CHESS MOM SECTION Rounds: 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, Lunch.

 =========DEADLINES FOR SHIRTS  =================

Register early. Cut off will be Sunday, May 1st for a Monday order. No exceptions. Send sizes to jaxchessclub@gmail.com. Specify YOUTH or ADULT size. 

Registration for this nine-section event (notice the capped undersections reduce the competition level) continues at Chessregister.com. Numbers are nearing 200 players with the expectation of nearly 400 participants. Host hotel room blocks have been extended with $142/night for Single/Double/Triple/Quad occupancy. Direct Booking Website:  Reserve Now! See event flier.

Name: JACKSONVILLE - 56th Annual JAX CITY CHAMPIONSHIP 
Desc: 56th Annual Event Returns! $750 Prize fund. $30 EF. 4 Rounds. SECTIONS: Champions, U/1800, U/1400 & U/1000 sections. CURRENT JAXCC Members may use appropriate discount links for standard $5 off. This is an OPEN style tournament with 4 sections and over $750 in prize money. Unrated players limited to $50 in all sections, except Champions section.

GO NOW TO CHESSREGISTER.COM to join the event!

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All sections are 4 rounds and G/60;d5 (Each clock at 60 minutes with 5-second delay). Rating system impact is Dual rated. No onsite Registration. Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round to ensure on time start. Rounds times: 1st @9:30 am, 2nd @ 12:00 pm, 3rd @ 2:30 pm, 4th@4:30 pm. Expected End: 7:00 pm

LATE PLAYERS WILL BE PAIRED IN SECOND ROUND, SO ARRIVE BY 9AM FOR 9:30 START. PAIRNG WILL BE POSTED 10 MINUTES BEFORE ROUND STARTS.

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JAXCC members can use the discounted price (see the discount section). Check member list on JAXCC.ORG for current members.

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Players should bring there own set, board and clock, but extras will be on hand if you do not have one. Basic Delay/Bonus clocks for sale ($25) on-site, if spares not available.

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USCF membership required of all players. Can renew/join on site. Accepting cash, check or credit cards.

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LOCATION & ROOM Rate: Holiday Inn I295 & Baymeadows Road. Limited number of rooms at $99/night until 11/5/2021. Ask for Chess event pricing or use code JCC. Hotel Registration Link
Location: 11063 Nurseryfields Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256 

13740 Old St. Augustine Road locations stays open until 10pm

Free weekly US Chess Federation rated chess tournaments every Tuesday.

What is this? An official tournament of up to four rounds where the time control is G/20;d5 (20 minutes and 5 second delay on game clocks). Players can come join or leave during the event. You do not have to play all night. Many grade school players are there for a couple of rounds and then head home. Some working professionals come later, get in a round or two after work.

Times: We start promptly at 7p and move to the next round when all games are complete. We get in three rounds, but sometimes a fourth

Requirements: Every participant must be a member of US Chess to play in this casual tournament. Go to USChess.org to become a member. Jacksonville Chess Club membership is not required, but it helps us cover the cost of generating a rating report.

Questions: email us at jaxchessclub@gmail.com