10TH ANNUAL KCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (Chicago)
presented by Kasparov Chess Foundation, USCF,
Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
*** QUALIFY TO REPRESENT THE USA AT THE FIDE WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS***
Any players that achieves a perfect 6-0 score or win the first place trophy in any section of the 2013 All-Girls National Championships qualifies to represent the USA at this years FIDE World Youth Championships as outlined in the Scholastic National Invitational Event and Award Requirements.
MAIN EVENT
7 SECTIONS(Ages as of 1/1/2013)
Under 8 Under 10
Under 12 Under 14
Under 16 Under 18
Under 20
** Sections were changed this year to align with the World Youth Championships **
ROUNDS
April 26 6:00 PM Opening Ceremony, 6:30 Round 1
April 27 10:00 Round 2, 2:30 Round 3, 6:30 Round 4
April 28 9:00 Round 5, 1:00 Round 6, 5:00 Awards
FORMAT 6 Rounds Swiss System (no elimination) G/90, d5
ENTRY FEE
$50 postmarked/online by 3/25, $70 by 4/15, $90 after/on-site. Do not mail after 4/19. $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 19 or on-site. $10 refund fee.
AWARDS
Under 8, 10, 12 & 14 Sections – Trophies to top 15 individuals & top three teams
Under 16, 18 & 20 Sections – Trophies to top 10 individuals & top three teams
Top 3 players added for team scores, team members must attend the same school
BYES
One 1/2 point bye available any round if requested before end of round 2 and the player hasn’t received a full-point bye