Marvin Gaye Chess Challenge

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Location: Second Baptist Church
816 3^rd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

A US Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament for adults and students.

IMPORTANT - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Tournament details

Sections: Open (all ages), K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
You may play in sections with ages higher than yours but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds/games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45;d5 (45 minutes per side, 5-second delay per move).

Schedule: Check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Awards:

• Open section (based on 20+ entries): 1st = $200, 2nd = $75, $3rd = $50, U1600 = $50
• Scholastic sections: Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. Top girl trophy for each section.
  • K-12: Trophies plus 1st = $50, 2nd = $30, 3rd = $20
  • K-8: Trophies plus 1st = $35, 2nd = $25, 3rd = $15
  • K-5: Trophies plus 1st = $25, 2nd = $20, 3rd = $10
  • K-3: Trophies plus 1st = $15, 2nd = $10, 3rd = $5
  • K-1: Trophies only

Entry fee: Please pay at the door upon check-in.

• Open section: $35
• Scholastic sections:
  • $25 - Standard rate
  • $40 - Supporter rate comparable to Maryland and Virginia tournaments, enabling you to contribute to DC State Chess Federation’s mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities to all.
  • $5 - Access rate; available for all for whom a higher entry fee is an obstacle.

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4526

Please register early! No onsite registration!
Registration closes on 6/28 at 9 pm!

Please email vaughn_bennett@yahoo.com or text (202) 557-9516 for more information.
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Sponsored by: Second Baptist Church, Ateya Productions, and the DC State Chess Federation

About the DC State Chess Federation

The DC State Chess Federation provides accessible and affordable opportunities for all children, adults, and seniors to learn and play chess in and around the District of Columbia, particularly people of color who are historically underrepresented in chess, and to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds.

About Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and musician. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul."

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. was born on April 2, 1939, at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.