 Categories
We believe children
learn and perform best in an even playing field. We don't match
a giant with a little creature or a chessmaster with a novice. Each
category is designed to fit each player in the proper age group
and skill level. All the grade school (K-12) students are eligible
to play in the prestigious Scholastic section of the American Open.
Level
Divisions
Varsity is the hardest
division that includes five grade categories:
This two-day event will take place on Nov 26-27th.
- Primary (K-3)
- Elementary (K-6),
- Junior High (K-9)
- High School (K-12)
Most participants in this group are some of the top rated players
in the nation and frequent in national events through out the year.
Players in this division participate in a two day event with a time
control of G/75 minutes.
Junior Varsity (JV)
is the intermediate division includes rated players under
a specific level. This one day event will take place on Nov. 27th,
Sunday.
- Primary U600
- Elementary U800
- Junior High U1000
- High School U1200
The JV participants must have be USCF rating below the category
restriction as of November 2011 rating supplement. The K-1
section is the open group. This event will take place on
Sunday only.
Booster is the beginner's
section. This one day event will take place on November 26th. First-time
tournament players have their best chances of enjoying quality games
when playing other beginners of equal strength and age. The grade-level
format in the Booster equals the playing field. Every student
will be matched with his or her own grade. This is the only section
that does not require any membership. This event will take place
on Saturday only. |
