New Britain Chess Club :. The Heart of Connecticut Chess

2008 – 43RD ANNUAL
NEW BRITAIN SUMMER OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

SUNDAY, JULY 20TH

An open air event for the third consecutive year! (rain or shine)
Hosted by the New Britain Chess Club and the Quartette Club

Free BBQ Lunch and Musical Entertainment will be provided.

FORMAT AND TIME CONTROL

4SS
Two Sections – Open and U1600
G/45, 10

REGISTRATION, ROUND, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT START TIMES

Registration: 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.
Round Times: 9:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Award Presentation: 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment provided by "Accusing Society" (A local Rock Band): 6:45 to 9:00 p.m.

HALF-POINT BYES

Players may request on half-point bye. Please notify the tournament directors prior to the start of round 1.

ENTRY FEE

PRIZES

Open Section – Trophies to the top three places, top U2000 and top U1800 winners.
Under 1600 Section – Trophies to the top three places, top U1400 and top U1200 winners. (50 and older), and overall biggest upset.
Tie-Break methods: Modified median, solkoff, cumulative

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Tournament Directors:
- Robert Kozlowski
- Randall Shane
Chefs:
- Marcus Komons
- Kevin Zimmerman
- Joseph Mansigain
- Mrs. Pascetta (wife of Michael Pascetta)
Finance Director:
- Andris Strazdins (Andy will be handling overall finances for the event and will purchase the 13 tropies)
Entertainment Director:
- Keith Little

For Early Registration, please make checks payable to Bob Kozlowski and mail to 25 Hardwood Road, Plainville, CT 06062 (Indicate what section) or contact Bob at Robertrkozlowski@hotmail.com or 860-517-9037

Visit the Quartette Club Website at www.quartetteclub.org

Visit the Accusing Society Website at www.myspace.com/accusingsociety