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Susan herself is developing the structured curriculum, personally teaching many of the courses along with other top chess players and professional instructors who will be joining the faculty as the school grows. Polgar Chess University is initially offered in this format:- Courses identified by level — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
- Three general courses, one at each level, run concurrently
- Course lessons are prerecorded lectures that may be viewed at your convenience
- A new lesson in each course is offered each week, on Mondays
- Earlier lessons may be retrieved from the library at no extra cost
- More specialized courses, along with special guests and events, are planned for the future
Polgar Chess University: Welcome
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ReplyDeletePlease join us for many spectacular events and lots of fun:
The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls June 12-13
The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Boys June 12-13
Scholarships to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in these events.
The Susan Polgar International Chess Camp (for all ages) June 10
The Susan Polgar World Championship Puzzle Solving Contest for Girls and Boys June 11
Free lecture by Susan Polgar for all players, as well as accompanying parents and coaches June 11
A Tandem Simul by Susan Polgar against up to 70 players June 11
The Susan Polgar World Blitz Chess Championship for Girls and Boys June 12
Breakfast with Susan June 13
5 Round
ReplyDeleteUSCF Rated Swiss System Tournament
Time Control
Game/45 minutes · 5 second time delay will be used with no subtraction
8 Sections
Girls Under 19 · Boys Under 19 · Born after June 11th, 1991
Girls Under 14 · Boys Under 14 · Born after June 11th, 1996
Girls Under 11 · Boys Under 11 · Born after June 11th, 1999
Girls Under 8 · Boys Under 8 · Born after June 11th, 2002
Trophies
Top 10 individuals in each section
Top 3 (3-player) school/club teams each section
Special Medals to 11th-20th Individuals and 4th-6th Teams
Prizes
1st in each section A netbook computer loaded with chess programs.
2nd - 5th $200-$150-$100-$50 in chess prizes
Scholarships
to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in this event.
Entry Fee
$59 by 5/19, $69 by 6/9, $80 on site.
Registration
Friday 4-8 p.m. & Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rounds
Saturday 11 a.m, 1:30 p.m & 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m.
Awards Ceremony Sunday 4:30 p.m.
Ratings
The June USCF Rating Supplement will be used.
Membership
in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.