Buffalo Chess Association Presents:
Secret Santa Chess Tournament
Open to all ages - Free Lunch with Admission!
When:
December 17th, 2022
9:30am - 10:00am — Sign-in
10:00am — Play begins
Where:
Sikora Post 1322
950 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Be ready to bring your A-game!
Sections:
Unrated — $10 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)
U1000 (Rated) — $10 Entry Fee (Free lunch included)
Open (Rated) — $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:
Unrated
Trophies for 1st through 3rd will be awarded, as well as various chess key-chains and medals for exemplary sportsmanship, playing exciting games, etc.
U1000 (Rated)
Trophies for 1st through 3rd will be awarded, as well as various chess key-chains and medals for exemplary sportsmanship, playing exciting games, etc. A medal will be awarded to the best performing player with a USCF rating of 800 or less.
Open (Rated)
Trophies for 1st through 3rd will be awarded, as well as various chess key-chains and medals for exemplary sportsmanship, playing exciting games, etc. A medal will be awarded to the best performing player with a USCF rating of 1400 or less.
A photo from our 2021 Back to the Boards Tournament, also held at the Lackawanna Senior Center.
Time Controls:
Unrated: 20-0
U1000 (Rated): 30-0
Open (Rated): 30-0
Five rounds will be played. Pairings will be generated using the Swiss System.