2010 SP World Open for Girls and Boys

The winner(s) of each of the girl's section will qualify for the 2010 Susan Polgar Girl's Invitational which will take place at Texas Tech University on July 25-30, 2010!

June 10 to 13, 2010	- South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL

Susan Polgar World Championship for Girls and Boys

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Summary

Championship

Side Events

Chess Camp

Breakfast with Susan

Please join us for many spectacular events and lots of fun:

• The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls June 12-13
  The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Boys June 12-13
  • Scholarships to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in these events.
• The Susan Polgar International Chess Camp (for all ages) June 10
• The Susan Polgar World Championship Puzzle Solving Contest for Girls and Boys June 11
• Free lecture by Susan Polgar for all players, as well as accompanying parents and coaches June 11
• A Tandem Simul by Susan Polgar against up to 70 players June 11
• The Susan Polgar World Blitz Chess Championship for Girls and Boys June 12
• Breakfast with Susan June 13

In compliance with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act all non-gaming areas of the South Point Hotel, including the Convention Center and restaurants, are NON-SMOKING.

5 Round		USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament
Time Control		Game/45 minutes · 5 second time delay will be used with no subtraction
8 Sections		Girls Under 19 · Boys Under 19 · Born after June 11th, 1991 Girls Under 14 · Boys Under 14 · Born after June 11th, 1996 Girls Under 11 · Boys Under 11 · Born after June 11th, 1999 Girls Under 8 · Boys Under 8 · Born after June 11th, 2002
Trophies		Top 10 individuals in each section Top 3 (3-player) school/club teams each section Special Medals to 11th-20th Individuals and 4th-6th Teams
Prizes		1st in each section A netbook computer loaded with chess programs. 2nd - 5th $200-$150-$100-$50 in chess prizes
Scholarships		to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in this event.
Entry Fee		$59 by 5/19, $69 by 6/9, $80 on site.
Registration		Friday 4-8 p.m. & Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rounds		Saturday 11 a.m, 1:30 p.m & 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m. Awards Ceremony Sunday 4:30 p.m.
Ratings		The June USCF Rating Supplement will be used.
Membership		in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.