Beginners Chess Tournament

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Program Type:

Library Groups

Who Can Attend:

Residents only

Program Description

Event Details

BEGINNERS ONLY CHESS TOURNAMENT at the SCW library (RCSCW card required).

Come & go as you please, so come join in the fun. 

This is a relaxed, informal, unofficial, laid-back, no intimidation tournament with no registration, no fees, no ratings, no trophies, & no prizes. We provide 4 Staunton chess sets. You must play at least 3 games with 3 different people.

Please, no talking, kibitzing, drinking, or eating.

At 3:25 incomplete game(s) will be adjudicated by other players

At 3:30 average scores will be posted

 

Rules to avoid “potential misunderstandings”:

If castling, move your l king first 

Use the “touch-move rule”