Saturday Afternoon Chess on July 18

Join the Sacramento Pawns club once again this Saturday for a pair of Covid-safe chess tournaments.  The Kids & Amateurs, for those under 1400 in Chess.com rapid rating, starts at 1:30 PM. Everyone can participate in the Pawn Storm, our biggest weekly event, beginning at 3:00 PM. Call your friends and advise them to beat the heat and play chess.

Attendance has decreased a bit over the summer. Please be aware that both tournaments requires a minimum of 4 players for three rounds, 8 players for four rounds and 10 players for five rounds in the Pawn Storm.

Sac Kids & Amateurs #9

When: Saturday, July 18 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=1327172

Sac Pawn Storm #16

When: Saturday, July 11from 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=1327171

Additional information for all Saturday 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