NSCA Individual Scholastic Chess Championships & State Senior Championship

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Only Nebraska players may compete in this event. The top player in each section will be the 2022 Nebraska Individual Scholastic Chess Champion! The top finisher in the K-12 section, enrolled in grades 9-12, will be the Nebraska qualifier for the Denker Tournament. The top finisher in the K-8 section, enrolled in grades 6-8, will be the Nebraska qualifier for the Barber Tournament. The top finisher in the K-5 section, enrolled in grades K-5, will be the Nebraska qualifier for the Rockefeller Tournament.

Players enrolled this spring in any Nebraska school or who are home schooled are eligible. Ties result in co-champions, however trophies and nominations will be determined by a playoff when necessary. No Half Point Byes will be permitted.

Adult players aged 50 years or older as of May 7, 2022 are eligible to compete in the State Senior Championship. On-site registration is from 8:00-8:45 am. 3 rounds, G60 d5, rounds will be at 9 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm.

On-site registration is from 8:00-8:45 a.m. Only players who have checked-in by 8:45 will be paired for round 1. Opening announcements held 5 minutes before the first round starts. –Round 1 for K-12 starts at 9:00; Round 1 for K-8 starts at 9:10; Round 1 for K-6 starts at 9:20 and Round 1 for K-3 starts at 9:30. Subsequent rounds will start approx. 10 minutes after completion of prior round. Lunch breaks will be announced. Help wanted, we are asking for a section monitor for each section. Chess knowledge helpful but not required.

K-12: Open to K-12th grade – 4 rounds at Game/60 (if enough players, 5 rd, G 45) Trophies to Champion, 2d, 3rd; 1st and 2d Under 1000.

K-8: Open to K-8th grade – 4 rounds at Game/60 (if enough players, 5 rd, G 45) Trophies to Champion, 2d, 3rd; 1st and 2d Under 800.

K-6: Open to K-6 grade – 5 rounds at Game/45 Trophies to Champion, 2d, 3rd; 1st and 2d Under 600.

K-5: Open to K-5 grade – 5 rounds at Game/45 Trophies to Champion, 2d, 3rd; 1st and 2d Under 600.

K-3: Open to K-3 grade – 5 rounds at Game/30 Trophies to Champion, 2d, 3rd; 1st and 2d under 400.

No nomination, Class title, or trophy for unrated players.

USCF membership is required for all sections except the K-3 Primary section. USCF membership may be required for the K-3 Primary section for those players who have previously been USCF members. USCF memberships will be available on site.

Please bring sets and clocks if you have them!

Time controls, number of rounds, and other announcements on day of tournament take precedence over this flier.

Entry fee is $15 if received May 6, 2022. Late or on site entry is $20.

Mail entries to:
John Linscott
7301 Twin Oaks Rd
Lincoln, NE 68516

Checks payable to Nebraska State Chess Association.

Questions may be sent via email to john@greenleafcommercial.com

***** 2022 Individual & Senior *****

Name _____________________    Phone # or email _________________________

City _____________________    USCF ID _______________    Grade __________

School ____________________________________________

[ ] K-12               [ ] K-8               [ ] K-5               [ ] K-3               [ ] Senior

***** 2022 Individual & Senior *****

Name _____________________    Phone # or email _________________________

City _____________________    USCF ID _______________    Grade __________

School ____________________________________________

[ ] K-12                [ ] K-8               [ ] K-5               [ ] K-3               [ ] Senior