Each player plays a total of nine games, and the highest-scoring players in each section win the prizes. The lower divisions in particular attract many youngsters, some as young as seven. Some players, adults as well as children, will even be playing in their first chess tournament. The main playing schedule begins 8 pm July 2nd, although a few players will choose to play their first four games starting June 28. Unlike traditional tournament games, which can last up to six hours, in Quick Chess each player has only ten minutes for the entire game, which leads to many exciting, action-filled finishes.
Spectators are welcome throughout the entire eight day chess convention.
For more information on the World Open or other USCF-rated tournaments, contact Continental Chess at the above numbers through June 25th.