2024 Nevada State Seniors Championship coming March 22-24

Posted in News on March 7th, 2024 by Marv Raab

Nevada Chess, the official State Affiliate for USCF, will hold the annual State Seniors Championship during the weekend of March 22-24, 2024 at Bridgeopolis Chess Club in Las Vegas. The tournament, open to all Nevada residents who have reached Age 50 or will do so prior to July 26, 2024, will have five rounds of G90+30. USCF Membership is required. A minimum $1000 prize pool is included. The winner will advance to the national John T. Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champions to be be held July 27-30 in Norfolk, VA. Additional details and registration may be found on the King Registration website

2024 Nevada State Girls Chess Championship coming April 20

Posted in News on March 7th, 2024 by Marv Raab

Nevada Chess, the USChess State Affiliate, is excited to announce the 2024 Girls Scholastic Championship will be held at The Tahoe School, 995 Tahoe Blvd, in Incline Village, NV on April 20, 2024.. This will be the first time in memory that our State Girls Championship will be held in the northern part of our state. Open to girls in K-12 who are Nevada residents or attend school in the state are eligible. The winner will represent the State at the Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girl State Champions on July 25-29th in Norfolk VA. For details and Registration, please see https://www.kingregistration.com/event/NV2024StateGirls

2024 Nevada Scholastic Championship Standings

Posted in News on March 1st, 2024 by Alan Losoff

FINAL STANDINGS

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Rules for 2024 Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship on March 2, 2024

Posted in News on March 1st, 2024 by Marv Raab

The rules for the 2024 Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship on March 2, 2024 are posted and may be viewed by clicking this link

2024 State Scholastic Championship on March 2 plus Warm-Up on February 25

Posted in News on February 19th, 2024 by Marv Raab

Nevada Chess will host our Annual 2024 State Scholastic Championship Tournament on Saturday March 2, 2024 at Del Sol Academy for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, NV. Del Sol is the same location where we held our successful 2023 State Scholastic. We are striving to make 2024 even better!

This year, we have two new sections for lower-rated and unrated players. The K-5 and K-12 Reserve sections are for players rated Under 300 and Under 600 respectively. Unrated players are also welcome to play in these sections.

We are also hosting a Warm-Up Tournament for those registered or considering registering for any section in the State Scholastic on Sunday February 25 at Bridgeopolis Chess Club. This tournament is perfect for kids who will be playing in their first competition and others who would like some practice. Directors will be on hand to answer all questions and introduce kids to tournament Chess.

March 2: Del Sol Academy for the Performing Arts
3100 E. Patrick Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Google Maps PlusCode: 3VJV+64

February 25: Bridgeopolis Chess Club
4955 S. Durango Drive Suite 220
Las Vegas NV 89113

Google Maps PlusCode: 3PX9+FW

Information and Registration for both tournaments can be found on King Registration.
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Youth Players: We’re holding a rated Warm-Up tournament for the State Scholastic

Posted in News on February 8th, 2024 by Marv Raab

Nevada Chess, the official State Affiliate for USCF, will hold a rated tournament with four rounds of G/20+10 on Sunday, February 25 @ 1:00pm at Bridgeopolis Chess Club in Las Vegas. The tournament is open to all players who are registered or are considering registering for any section of the State Scholastic tournament on March 2 at Del Sol HS in Las Vegas. This tournament is perfect for unrated and low-rated players to become introduced to Tournament Chess as well as those with more experience in order to “warm-up” before the statewide competition. Directors will be available to answer all questions from first-time players. The registration fee is only $25 by Feb. 23. Information and registration can be found on the King Registration website

There is a 40-player maximum for this event. As of Monday 2/19 @ 12 noon, we have 17 players registered

Nevada Chess is proud to announce the details for the 2024 State Seniors Championship

Posted in News on February 8th, 2024 by Marv Raab

Nevada Chess, the official State Affiliate for USCF, will hold the annual State Seniors Championship during the weekend of March 22-24, 2024 at Bridgeopolis Chess Club in Las Vegas. The tournament, open to all Nevada residents who have reached Age 50 or will do so prior to July 26, 2024, will have five rounds of G90+30. USCF Membership is required. A minimum $1000 prize pool is included. The winner will advance to the national John T. Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champions to be be held July 27-30 in Norfolk, VA. Additional details and registration may be found on the King Registration website