Over $150,000 in chess scholarships and prizes awarded

Anu Bayar (Mongolia), and Maria Roselle Vicencio (Philippines) - Winners of the Texas Tech Scholarships (each scholarship has a value of approximately $36,000 for out of state students).

Anu Bayar (Mongolia), Christina Kao (CA), Maggie Fang (OH), Gia Peterson (CA), Randel Eng (AZ), Tom Polgar (TX), Winston Zeng (CA), Anthony Zhou (CA) each won an awesome netbook computer with over $600 in chess software and DVD installed!

Since 2004, the Susan Polgar Foundation has awarded approximately $1.5 million in chess scholarships and prizes to young chess players, thanks to our many sponsors and supporters!

Full results in each section can be seen here: http://www.vegaschessfestival.com/results/2010

Many pictures will be posted right here within the next week. Please check back and please feel free to download any picture you wish.

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.

Over $150K in chess scholarships

June 4 to 7, 2009	South Point · Hotel · Spa
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL

The Chess Event of the Year

Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and Boys Championship

June 6-7, 2009

Enter Now! Championship Side Events Chess Camp Breakfast with Susan

The Polgar Committee will award automatic qualifying spots to the winners in each section of the 2009 annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls!

Over $150,000 in college scholarships and chess prizes!

5 Round		USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament
Time Control		Game/45 minutes
8 Sections		Girls Under 19 · Boys Under 19 · Born after June 6th, 1990 Girls Under 14 · Boys Under 14 · Born after June 6th, 1995 Girls Under 11 · Boys Under 11 · Born after June 6th, 1998 Girls Under 8 · Boys Under 8 · Born after June 6th, 2001
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 MonRoi Personal Chess Manager 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		$45 by 1/29, $55 by 5/19, $65 by 6/3, $75 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 10 a.m & 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m. Awards Ceremony Sunday 3:30 p.m.
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.

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.

South Point Hotel and Spa:

- Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes.

- Our distinctive hotel features spacious rooms and suites with 42-inch plasma televisions, Point Plush mattresses and Wireless Fidelity throughout.

- A unique feature to this property is its Equestrian Center, which is the finest horse facility in the country.

- Recently, we have added a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands on weekends.

Over $150K in scholarships and chess prizes

June 4 to 7, 2009	South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL

Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and Boys
Championship · June 6-7, 2009

Enter Now! Championship Side Events Chess Camp Breakfast with Susan

Over $150,000 in college scholarships and chess prizes!

The Polgar Committee will award automatic qualifying spots to the winners in each section of the 2009 annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls!

5 Round		USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament
Time Control		Game/45 minutes
8 Sections		Girls Under 19 · Boys Under 19 · Born after June 6th, 1990 Girls Under 14 · Boys Under 14 · Born after June 6th, 1995 Girls Under 11 · Boys Under 11 · Born after June 6th, 1998 Girls Under 8 · Boys Under 8 · Born after June 6th, 2001
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 MonRoi Personal Chess Manager 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		$45 by 1/29, $55 by 5/19, $65 by 6/3, $75 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 10 a.m & 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m. Awards Ceremony Sunday 3:30 p.m.
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.

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.

South Point Hotel and Spa:

- Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes.
- Our distinctive hotel features spacious rooms and suites with 42-inch plasma televisions, Point Plush mattresses and Wireless Fidelity throughout.
- A unique feature to this property is its Equestrian Center, which is the finest horse facility in the country.
- Recently, we have added a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and Show alldancing to live bands on weekends.

$150K in college scholarships and chess prizes

LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL
June 4 to 7, 2009

At the magnificent South Point Hotel and Spa

Enter Now!

Championship

Side Events

Chess Camp

Breakfast with Susan

Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and Boys
June 5-7, 2009

Over $150,000 in college scholarships and chess prizes!

• The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Championship for Girls June 6-7
  The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Championship for Boys June 6-7
  • 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 4
• The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Puzzle Solving Contest for Girls and Boys June 5
• Free lecture by Susan Polgar for all players, as well as accompanying parents and coaches June 5
• A Tandem Simul by Susan Polgar against up to 70 players June 5
• The Susan Polgar World Open Blitz Chess Championship for Girls and Boys June 6
• Breakfast with Susan June 7

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.

http://www.vegaschessfestival.com/polgar/

South Point Hotel and Spa:

- Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes.
- Our distinctive hotel features spacious rooms and suites with 42-inch plasma televisions, Point Plush mattresses and Wireless Fidelity throughout.
- A unique feature to this property is its Equestrian Center, which is the finest horse facility in the country.
- Recently, we have added a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands on weekends.