The Lake Huron Chess Club is hosting its second annual rated chess tournament for all ages following the success of the 2019 ProAm event.
The event will take place this weekend at Port Elgin – Saugeen Central School, 504 Catherine St., in Port Elgin.
The tournament is five rounds and will feature three sections: Pro (1800+), Under-1800, and Under-1400. The Under-1400 group includes many local players of all ages taking part in their first-ever tournament and is just the place for new players looking to get started.
All equipment is provided, along with drinks and snacks throughout the weekend. The Pro section will feature prize money for top finishers; winners in other sections will receive trophies.
“The Pro-Am format is fun for chess veterans and beginners alike – and we are grateful to our generous sponsors for helping us bring this to our community,” said Jeremy Clark, founder of the Lake Huron Chess Club. “Newcomers are always welcome at tournaments and can come out to our weekly club for lessons.”
Register for the tournament before 8:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 21, by visiting lakehuronchess.com. Late registrations before games begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, Oct. 22, are allowed, but may not receive a pairing in the first round.
The Lake Huron Chess Club would like to thank the following event sponsors for making this event possible and contributing to the long-term success of the club:
- Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)
- Nuclear Promise X (NPX)
- Shankar Law Office
New to chess? Contact the club on Facebook here or by email to learn more about tournament play and how you can get started.
Anyone interested in playing or learning chess can come out to Lake Huron Chess Club each week on Tuesday evenings, any time between 6:00 and 9:00 pm in the Rotary Room at the Port Elgin Branch Library.
Visit the club's website and follow the Lake Huron Chess Club on Facebook for updates and information.
source: media release, Lake Huron Chess Club
