Kids & Amateurs #4 and Pawn Storm #7

Join us for yet another Saturday of socially distanced chess. The Kids & Amateurs for players under 1400 in Chess.com rapid rating begins at 1:30 PM. The open section Pawn Storm kicks off at 3:00 PM as usual. Beware that both events require a minimum of four players to avoid automatic cancellation. 

Advance notice: There will be no Kids & Amateurs next Saturday, May 23. All kids are encouraged to participate in the San Francisco Scholastic Championship beginning at 11:00 AM. The K-12 section (USCF online quick rated) is available on both ChessKid (for under 1000 USCF) and Chess.com (those rated 1000+ USCF). 

Sac Kids & Amateurs #4

When: Saturday, May 16 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Who: Open to club members under 1400 Chess.com rapid rating
Format: FOUR (4) ROUND Swiss in one section
Link: https://www.chess.com/live#t=1228031

Sac Pawn Storm #7

When: Saturday, May 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Who: Open to all club members regardless of rating
Format: FIVE (5) ROUND Swiss in one section
Link: https://www.chess.com/live#t=1228029

Additional information for both tournaments:

Where: Chess.com Live Server (look under the Tournaments tab)
Time control: G/10 + 3 second increment
USCF Rated: No
Entry: Free
Prizes: Winners to be recognized in a Sacramento Pawns club news story.

If this is your first time playing, 1. sign up for the Sacramento Pawns club and 2. read the instructions to join the tournament. Questions or comments? Please message me on Chess.com or send an email to michael AT fpawn DOT com.

Special note: Anyone rated under 2000 USCF who beats or draws against a master in the Pawn Storm will have their game published in the club news story.

Past results: https://www.chess.com/club/live-tournaments/sacramento-pawns