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SUMMARY:Third Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our third annual club championship beginning Thursday\, November 7th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last until almost 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, December 5th\, 12th (there is no round November 28th\, Thanksgiving)—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon November US Chess regular ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $120\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $80\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $80\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on tournament/group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\, but the bye must be requested at least two days in advance of the day of play\nRegister: Registrations most likely closed after round 1 was played but send email to info@menloparkchess.club to inquire about possible late registration\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/third-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:dual-rated,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20241006T065805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T213301Z
UID:1843-1731610800-1731618000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Third Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our third annual club championship beginning Thursday\, November 7th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last until almost 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, December 5th\, 12th (there is no round November 28th\, Thanksgiving)—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon November US Chess regular ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $120\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $80\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $80\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on tournament/group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\, but the bye must be requested at least two days in advance of the day of play\nRegister: Registrations most likely closed after round 1 was played but send email to info@menloparkchess.club to inquire about possible late registration\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/third-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:dual-rated,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20241006T041758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T213135Z
UID:1840-1731006000-1731013200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Third Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our third annual club championship beginning Thursday\, November 7th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last until almost 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: November 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, December 5th\, 12th (there is no round November 28th\, Thanksgiving)—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon November US Chess regular ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $120\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $80\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $80\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on tournament/group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\, but the bye must be requested at least two days in advance of the day of play\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/third-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:dual-rated,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20241009T015213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T015213Z
UID:1862-1729796400-1729803600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Club Blitz Championship Tournament #2: G/3+2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold the second of our blitz chess championship tournaments on Thursday\, October 24th\, at 7pm\, a seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/3+2 time control over one evening. Our blitz championship is aimed at players with some rated or blitz tournament experience and may not be suitable for beginners or for children under the age of 10\, given this event could last until almost 9pm on a school night.  \nThis tournament was preceded by the seven-round G/5+0 event the previous week. The individual who participates in both events over two weeks and has the highest combined score will be declared our Blitz Chess Champion and will receive an additional $100 prize. In the event of a tie there will be a G/3+0 playoff for both the prize and the title–first player to win a game is the victor. \nNote that the US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess are slightly different than those the club typically follows in our impromptu blitz events so please spend the ~10 minutes needed to read the rules summary linked here. \nDetails for the G/3+2 event follow: \n\nFormat: Seven-round Swiss-system rated tournament in one section over one evening\nRounds: Round 1 begins promptly at 7:00pm and participants are strongly encouraged to check in by 6:45pm; subsequent rounds begin 1-2 minutes after previous round ends\nControl: G/3+2 (blitz-rated game of 3 minutes for each player with a 2-second increment added after each move)\nEntry Fee: $5 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes: Two prize groups based upon October US Chess regular\, quick or blitz ratings (TD discretion for each player) with roughly 16 players per prize group\, winner take all: Group 1\, $100; Group 2\, $60\, based on 32 players\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nThe US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess is short\, required reading\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/club-blitz-championship-tournament-2-g-32/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20241009T011802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T015422Z
UID:1860-1729191600-1729198800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Club Blitz Championship Tournament #1: G/5+0
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first annual blitz chess championship beginning Thursday\, October 17th\, at 7pm\, a seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/5+0 time control (no increment or delay) over one evening. Our blitz championship is aimed at players with some rated or blitz tournament experience and may not be suitable for beginners or for children under the age of 10\, given this event could last until almost 9pm on a school night. \nNote that the US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess are slightly different than those the club typically follows in our impromptu blitz events so please spend the ~10 minutes needed to read the rules summary linked here. \nThis tournament will be followed Thursday\, October 24th\, by another seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/3+2 time control\, one which requires a separate registration and entry fee (see the Events page for a link). The individual who participates in both events over two weeks and has the highest combined score will be declared our Blitz Chess Champion and will receive an additional $100 prize. In the event of a tie there will be a G/3+0 playoff for both the prize and the title–first player to win a game is the victor. \nDetails for the G/5+0 event follow: \n\nFormat: Seven-round Swiss-system rated tournament in one section over one evening\nRounds: Round 1 begins promptly at 7:00pm and participants are strongly encouraged to check in by 6:45pm; subsequent rounds begin 1-2 minutes after previous round ends\nControl: G/5+0 (blitz-rated game of 5 minutes for each player with no increment or delay\nEntry Fee: $5 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes: Two prize groups based upon October US Chess regular\, quick or blitz ratings (TD discretion for each player) with roughly 16 players per prize group\, winner take all: Group 1\, $100; Group 2\, $60\, based on 32 players\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nThe US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess is short\, required reading\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/club-blitz-championship-tournament-1-g-50/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20241005T062548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T062548Z
UID:1837-1728583200-1728594000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-12/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,casual,free,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240926T014723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T014723Z
UID:1809-1727978400-1727989200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-11/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240926T014522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T014522Z
UID:1807-1727373600-1727384400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-10/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240906T150413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T150413Z
UID:1804-1726768800-1726779600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-9/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,tournaments,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240905T201121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T201121Z
UID:1800-1725559200-1725570000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-8/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,tournaments,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240820T235801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235801Z
UID:1792-1724954400-1724965200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-7/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,tournaments,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240801T225916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T225916Z
UID:1785-1724353200-1724358600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Registrations close after the start of the first round\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240801T225438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T225438Z
UID:1783-1723748400-1723753800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Registration closes after start of first round\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240801T193911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T203944Z
UID:1779-1723143600-1723149000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nLink: https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240801T061304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T061304Z
UID:1777-1722535200-1722546000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-6/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,casual,free,lecture,tournaments,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240725T072051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T072051Z
UID:1767-1721930400-1721941200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be a strong appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-5/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,tournaments,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240523T002512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T002512Z
UID:1738-1721325600-1721336400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240628T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T183418Z
UID:1764-1720720800-1720731600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240523T001453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T001453Z
UID:1732-1719511200-1719522000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240523T000422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224145Z
UID:1727-1718910000-1718915400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240523T000110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224118Z
UID:1725-1718305200-1718310600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240522T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224056Z
UID:1722-1717657200-1717705800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240516T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T220933Z
UID:1712-1717095600-1717102800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:A4c Variant Tournament #2
DESCRIPTION:Background: This will be our second foray into A4c Chess and it’s long overdue\, given how well our first such event was received. One of the strongest blitz players in our club came up with this variant and\, after hearing it described\, we couldn’t resist holding an informal tournament to give it a try. It involves a good deal of fast chess plus a game within a game (a metagame) centered around how best to manage one’s fixed time allotment over several games.\n\nConcept: Players will play best of 3 games against the same opponent in each round with 10 minutes on their clocks\, with no increment or delay. When a game ends\, players pause the clock but do not reset the time. They reset the pieces then restart the clock for the next game with the times remaining from the prior game(s). If a player runs out of time they lose the match. If a player wins the majority of the points possible in the 3 games\, they win the match (so if a player wins two games and still has time remaining on their clock they win the match). One player gets two games with the white pieces (first and third games) and the other gets preferred clock side for all games.\n\nOddities: Clock location does not change so one player always keeps it on their preferred side. Typically the players start the game by drawing for colors then whomever wins the draw chooses White or Clockside\, but given we’ll be holding a Swiss system tournament the player assigned White in any round gets two whites and the player assigned Black gets to choose clockside. (We could also allow the player who is assigned White by the pairing software to choose color preference or clockside to further complicate the metagame).\n\nComments: I like the metagame aspect of this format because it incentivizes players to manage their clock across multiple games with tactical decisions (whether it is burning down an opponent’s time when they are ahead on time or resigning quickly to preserve more time for subsequent games). It also allows a stronger slower player to manage their time differently and take more time to win the majority of games (though this is risky if they go into a third game after budgeting time poorly).\n\nFormat: As mentioned above\, we will play best of 3 games at Gs/10 over three or possibly four rounds (no increment or delay)\, depending upon when we get started\, and we may split players into groups of 4-8 by rating if the tournament doesn’t start very near 7pm (leaving time for just three rounds)\, so please arrive a little earlier if at all possible.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/a4c-variant-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:a4c,free,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240516T181733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T181733Z
UID:1710-1716487200-1716498000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Lecture\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games as well as a possible lecture are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-lecture-ladder-chess-evening/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240509T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165945Z
UID:1707-1715882400-1715893200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-26/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240509T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T165725Z
UID:1705-1715277600-1715288400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-25/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,lecture,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240318T223207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T223426Z
UID:1636-1714672800-1714683600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we will also play another impromptu blitz tournament beginning at 7pm (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-24/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240318T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T222736Z
UID:1631-1714068000-1714078800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/april-petite-swiss-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240318T222138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T222714Z
UID:1629-1712858400-1712869200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/april-petite-swiss-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003608
CREATED:20240318T220504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T222226Z
UID:1627-1712253600-1712264400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/april-petite-swiss-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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