Chess Moms and Teachers Play!December 13, 2020

Sponsored by:Indermaur Chess Foundation

US Chess FederationSaint Louis Chess Club

We are excited to offer this special event thanks to a US Chess Women’s Program Online Grant, funded by a generous gift in partnership with the Saint Louis Chess Club. Our goal is to encourage more women and girls to play chess.

Moms participating will receive free entry to our tournament for themselves and their children (who will play in a separate section).

Teachers will receive free entry for themselves and up to 4 girls from their chess club.

The first 10 teachers in our Game Changer program who register will also receive a one-year online US Chess membership, one-year online scholastic US Chess memberships and one-year ChessKid Gold subscriptions for up to 4 girls from their club, and 2 more Chess Step workbooks (a $360 value).

Who: Moms (and any adult female relative) and Teachers of scholastic chess players

When: Sunday, December 13, 2020 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Registration: Please register at: chess.stream/icf/momsandteachers/

Sections: Players will be grouped into sections according to most recent ratingsor Tournament Director’s estimate of player’s experienceWomen and children will be in separate sectionsSection size will range from 4 to 12Quads will be paired round robin. Others will use Swiss System pairing.

Time Controls: G/15;+3

Prizes: The winners in each section will have their games reviewed in a one-hour, online lesson after the event. All tournament participants will be invited to the lesson.

Requirements: All players must be current USCF members. One year online scholastic USCF memberships available for $10.

One year online adult USCF memberships are available for $40.

US Chess has asked for photos of this event. Women participating in this event must consent so that US Chess may lawfully use the photos on its website, social media sites, e-newsletters, and other public media.