When & Where:

August 24th-26th, 2012. Chess Emporium, 1835 E Elliot Rd Suite 103-104 Tempe Arizona 85284

Tournament Details:

1 Section — 2000 USCF minimum Rating required as of June 1st 2012 USCF Official Supplement. No exceptions! 

Round Times:

• Round 1 – 10am, Saturday August 25th
• Round 2 – 4pm, Saturday  August 25th
• Round 3 – 10am, Sunday  August 26th
• Round 4 – 3:30pm, Sunday  August 26th

Time control: Game in 90 minutes with a 30 second increment throughout.

Sets provided. Clocks not provided, please bring your own!

Entry Fee:

$75 by July 1st 2012; $100 by August 21st 2012.

Registration for this tournament is closed on August 22nd 2012!

Awards:

All players will be competing for 3 spots – with FREE Entry – to the August International Master Trek Challenge! Qualifying players will be competing against 3 International Masters in a Double Round Robin, Scheveningen Team Match.

For information on how you could qualify to play in the International “Master Trek” Challenge, click here and register for the August International Master Trek Challenge Qualifier!

The final details for the International “Master Trek” Challenge are not complete and may be subject to change. The final field will not be set until the completion of the August International Master Trek Challenge Qualifier.

When & Where:

September 14th-16th, 2012. Chess Emporium, 1835 E Elliot Rd Suite 103-104 Tempe Arizona 85284

Tournament Details:

• 6 Players
• 5 Rounds
• Double Round Robin — Scheveningen Style Team Match Play — NOTE: with one less game against one of the International Masters (chosen randomly).
• Invitation Only
• The three International Masters below will take on 3 “Challengers” (Qualified Players from the July International Master Trek Challenge tournament). Each challenger will play two rated games, one with each color, against each International Master (except for the “NOTE” above)

The June International “Master Trek” Showdown is sponsored by the Chess Emporium, Steven Kamp and the Unity Chess Club.

When & Where:

June 8th-10th, 2012. Chess Emporium, 1835 E Elliot Rd Suite 103-104 Tempe Arizona 85284

Tournament Details:

6 Players. 5 Rounds, Single Round Robin. Invitation Only. Player’s List and Pairings:

Steven Kamp

Other Spsonors:

Rensch Law, KarrysDesign, Meltmedia, Chess.com LLC, and ChessKid.com.

When & Where:

March 2nd-4th, 2012. Chess Emporium, 1835 E Elliot Rd Suite 103-104 Tempe Arizona 85284

Tournament Details:

6 Players. 5 Rounds, Single Round Robin. Invitation Only. Player’s List and Pairings:

Schedule:

• Round 1 Friday, March 2nd 6pm
• Round 2 Saturday, March 3rd 10am
• Round 3 Saturday, March 3rd 5pm
• Round 4 Sunday, March 4th 10am
• Round 5 Sunday, March 4th 4:30pm

Prize Fund & Awards:

First Place: The Norm Saba Trophy and $1,000
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200

Spectators welcome!

May 18th, 2013. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by May 15th, $28 by May 17th, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by May 15th, $18 by May 17th, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by May 15th, $23 by May 17th, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.

March 16th, 2013. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by March 13th, $28 by March 15th, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by March 13th, $18 by March 15th, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by March 13th, $23 by March 15th, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.

April 20th, 2013. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by April 17th, $28 by April 19th, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by April 17th, $18 by April 19th, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by April 17th, $23 by April 19th, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.

February 23rd, 2013. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by February 20th, $28 by February 22nd, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by February 20th, $18 by February 22nd, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by February 20th, $23 by February 22nd, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.

February 9th, 2013. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by February 6th, $28 by February 8th, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by February 6th, $18 by February 8th, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by February 6th, $23 by February 8th, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.

December 8th, 2012. Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St Mesa, Arizona 85201 — Building A (Apache Room) (480) 644.2178

Tournament Details:

Our “Master” guarantee: We will always have a player of National Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it!

6 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899, 1900 to 2099 and 2100 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60 or 55 minutes with the 5-second time delay. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

ACE Chess Staff  (the Tournament Director) reserves the right to merge the 1900 to 2099 section and the 2100 & up in the event that not enough players are registered in either section.

NOTE: The Master Trek tournaments are for experienced tournament players! Parents registering a child rated under 1000 USCF should be prepared for tough games and a serious tournament environment. Please be sure your child understands “tournament ethics” before enrolling he or she in one of our events. Thank you…

Click here for our Rules of Etiquette!

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:45pm, Round 4 – 4:00pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic (Grades K-12): 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$25 by December 5th, $28 by December 7th, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, 1700-1899 and 1900-2099:
$15 by December 5th, $18 by December 7th, $20 at site.

All players 2100 & Up:
$20 by December 5th, $23 by December 7th, $25 on site. All players rated 2050-2099 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1899. Trophies to top three places in 1900 to 2099. No trophies in the 2100 & up section. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy.