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Homeschool Chess Championships

Attention all homeschoolers!
Whether you're an experienced chess player or just beginning, you won't want to miss this fun morning of chess playing at HEAV's 2009 Scholastic Chess Championships!

Homeschool Chess Championship

HOMESCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FAQS

Who can participate in the championships?
Any homeschooled student, regardless of age, can participate in the championships, provided he/she is also registered for the Virginia Homeschool Convention and knows how to complete a chess game. All skill levels are welcome!

Where are the championships being held?
The championships will be held at the 26th Annual HEAV Homeschool Convention in Richmond, Virginia. The championships will be in the main hall between the entrance to the Exhibit Hall and the entrance to the Used Curriculum Sale.

When are the championships?   
The championships will take place on Friday, June 12, 2009, from 9 a.m. to noon.

How do I participate?
If you would like to participate, you must register for the championships through Championship Chess. The deadlines and fees are listed below. The number of players will be limited, so register early! Note: You must also be registered for HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Convention to participate.

Pre-registration Cost: $5/by June 3; $10/by June 10.

Pre-register by e-mailing name and age as of June 12 to chess@championshipchess.net and sending a check for the total to
Championship Chess
3565 Evans Road
Atlanta, GA 30340

Include your e-mail address with your check if you would like a confirmation e-mail.

If space is still available, registration will continue at the convention.
On-site Cost: $15/June 11 (at the Championship Chess booth); $15/June 12 (at the championships; player will have to forfeit first game).

What are the prizes?
Trophies will be awarded to top players by age group.

What are the rules?

  • Chess ChampionshipTouch/Move and Touch Capture: If you touch a piece, that's the piece you must move, and if you touch an opponents piece, then you must capture it if it is a legal move.
  • No chess clocks/timers will be used, but players must make reasonable progress to complete a game. Chess notation is suggested, but not required. If writing moves is slowing the game, the player will be asked to stop.
  • Participants must know how to complete a game.
  • No player is allowed to comment about any other ongoing game unless asked by the tournament director.

Download the rule sheet and practice up!

Who can I contact with questions?
More information on chess is available at www.championshipchess.net. For questions regarding the championship, please contact Championship Chess at chess@championshipchess.net (address your e-mail to Steve or Pat Schneider).

For questions about the HEAV convention or convention registration, please contact HEAV at office@heav.org or 804-278-9200.

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