Kids & Amateurs #8 and Pawn Storm #13
Come join lucky number 13! The Sacramento Pawns club celebrates a quarter year of online tournaments this Saturday afternoon. If you are rated under 1400 in Chess.com rapid rating, then join the Kids & Amateurs starting at 1:30 PM. Everyone should participate in the premier event, called the Pawn Storm, which begins at 3:00 PM. Bring your buddies - the more, the merrier.
Note: The Kids & Amateurs was cancelled last week due to lack of demand. The tournament requires a minimum of four players for three rounds and eight players for four rounds.
Extra! Extra! The club will host the Sac Fireworks Blitz on Friday evening, July 3. This will be a 10 round swiss tournament with the time control of G/5 + inc/1. Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM. Mark your calendar!
Sac Kids & Amateurs #8 (again)
When: Saturday, June 27 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=1289414
Sac Pawn Storm #13
When: Saturday, June 27 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=1289417
Additional information for both tournaments:
Where: Live Server under the Tournaments tab at the upper right
Time control: G/10 + 3 second increment
Minimum: Need at least 4 players to avoid automatic cancellation
USCF Rated: No
Entry: Free
Prizes: Glory and Chess.com rating points
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.
Past results: https://www.chess.com/club/live-tournaments/sacramento-pawns