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Fundraiser Tournament

Buffalo Chess Association Presents:

Fundraiser Chess Tournament

All proceeds will be sent to aid those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey.

Open to all ages - Free Lunch with Admission!

Additional Activities:

Themed Basket Raffle (If you would like to donate a basket, please contact us!)

Simultaneous Exhibition Game

When:

March 4th, 2023

9:30am - 10:00am — Sign-in

10:00am — Play begins

Where:

175 E Park Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Be ready to bring your A-game!

Sections:

Unrated — $20 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)

U1100 (Rated) — $20 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)

Open (Rated) — $20 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)

Blitz (Unrated) — $10 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)

A late fee of $5 will be charged for any players who register on the day of the tournament.

New to tournaments? Click here for a guide to tournament terminology and rules!

Winners of the 2022 Hungry Knights Tournament

Prizes:

Team Trophies for:

-Top U1100

-Top Unrated

Individual Trophies for:

-First Place Unrated

-Second Place Unrated

-Third Place Unrated

-First Place U1100

-Second Place U1100

-Third Place U1100

Individual Medals for:

-First Place Open Section

-Second Place Open Section

-Third Place Open Section

-First Place Blitz Section

-Second Place Blitz Section

-Third Place Blitz Section

-Top U800 Player (U1100 Section)

-Top U1400 Player (U1100 Section)

Additional Awards:

-Various chess key-chains and medals will be awarded for exemplary sportsmanship, playing exciting games, etc.

A photo from our 2021 Back to the Boards Tournament, held at the Lackawanna Senior Center.

Time Controls:

Unrated: 30-0, 5 Rounds

U1000 (Rated): 30-0, 5 Rounds

Open (Rated): 40-5, 3 Rounds

Blitz (Unrated): 5-0, Rounds TBD

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