2014 SPNO with more than $100K in scholarships
SPNO 2014 in New Orleans Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, 1001 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. 6 Round Swiss G/45 d5 USCF Rated Up to 8 sections: grades K- 2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12, separate for Girls & Boys (T.D. may combine any sec.w/ < 10players) Side events: 3 hour chess camp (max.30) GM Susan Polgar Simul (limited to first 20 entries) Blitz Championship,G/5 d0, K-6 and 7-12 Bughouse Puzzle Solving Championship "Breakfast with Susan" Schedule: Rounds: Saturday:, 3/22: 10-12-2, Sunday 3/23: 10-12-2:15; Side events: Friday 3/21 - Camp 2-5 p.m.; Puzzles, 6 p.m., Bughouse 7 p.m.; Saturday. 3/22 - Simul 4 p.m., Blitz 7 p.m.; Sun 3/23 - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Awards ceremonies: side event awards before rounds 4&5; main event awards 4p.m. Prizes: Over $100,000 in Webster U. Scholarships, tablet computers & chess prizes; Trophies to at least top 5 each section (more possible in large sections; top 20% based on pre-registered as of 2/21) Side event awards: B...