Upcoming Events Lindsborg Toronado Quads Lindsborg Quads March 15, 2008 April 26, 2008 May 17, 2008     A quad is a four player, three round, round robin tournament. Each player is assigned to a quad based upon rating. The four highest rated players play in quad A, the next four highest rated players play in quad B, etc. Players with no tournament experience will usually be placed in the quad with the lowest rated players. Each player plays one game against every other player in their quad. If the total number of players is not evenly divisible by four, the bottom section will be a small swiss system tournament. This is a United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament. All players must be or become members of the USCF and the Kansas Chess Association (KCA). ENTRY FEE: $10 if paid in advance, $15 on the day of the tournament THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR PLAYERS WHO HAVE NEVER BEFORE BEEN MEMBERS OF THE USCF. PRIZES: choice of trophy or $25 cash to the winner of each quad New USCF members who choose the free entry option are not eligible for prizes. REGISTRATION: mail advance entries to: Karpov Chess School 106 S. Main St. Lindsborg, KS 67456 Players can also register in person on the day of the tournament from 9AM to 9:30 AM. ROUNDS: rounds start at 10AM, 12:30, and 3PM Games may start earlier if both players agree to do so. TIME CONTROL: G/60 ______________________________________________________________________________ Required Registration Information Name ___________________________________________ USCF ID #____________________ Entry fee: $10___ or free if you are joining the USCF for the first time ___ USCF membership fee: ___ KCA membership fee: $2.50 junior ___ $3.50 adult ___ Total:_____ e-mail: _______________________________________________________________________ Tournament Director's Seminar Chess Tournament Directors’ Seminar March 22, 2008    USCF certified senior tournament director Tom Brownscombe will hold a free tournament directors’ seminar in Concordia on March 22nd in conjunction with the Kansas Polgar Qualifier Tournament.  Anyone who is interested in learning how to direct a chess tournament is welcome to participate.  Experienced tournament directors as well as coaches or players who have never before directed a chess tournament are welcome. Topics discussed and/or demonstrated will include: 1.  Using the WinTD computer program to run a swiss system tournament 2.  Downloading the USCF golden database 3.  Adjusting computer preferences during the tournament 4.  Using pairing cards to pair a swiss system tournament by hand 5.  Setting the KCA’s digital chess clocks June 13-18 - U.S. Junior Closed & Cadet Championships U.S. Junior Closed Chess Championship (By Invitation - Under Age 21)        U.S. Cadet Chess Championship (By Invitation - Under Age 16) These chess tournaments are invitational round robin events. Spectators are welcome! But only the nation’s top ranked junior chess players who have received an invitation from the United States Chess Federation (USCF) may play in the tournament. Schedule Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 13th at 7PM Round 1: Saturday, June 14th at 10 AM Round 2: Saturday, June 14th at 5 PM Round 3: Sunday, June 15th at 10 AM Round 4: Sunday, June 15th at 5 PM Round 5: Monday, June 16th at 10 AM Round 6: Monday, June 16th at 5 PM Round 7: Tuesday, June 17th at 10 AM Cadet Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, June 17th at 4 PM Junior round 8: Tuesday, June 17th at 5 PM Junior round 9: Wednesday, June 18th at 10 AM Junior Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 18th at 4 PM The venue for all rounds and both awards ceremonies is the Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess located at 106 South Main Street; Lindsborg, KS 67456. For more information, please visit www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org or e-mail brownscombe@anatolykarpovchessschool.org(785) 227-2224.   U.S. Junior Open - July 25 - 27, 2008 US Junior Open, July 25-27, 2008 at Smoky Valley High School #1 Viking Blvd., Lindsborg, KS 67456 FORMAT: 6 round swiss system chess tournament with 3 age based sections: Under age 21, under age 15, and under age 11 (all ages as of 1/1/08) ROUNDS: Fri: 7PM; Sat: 9AM, 2PM, and 7PM; Sun: 9AM and 2PM Time control: Game in120 minutes PRIZES: Trophies to top10 players, top female player and top unrated player in each section, top age 19, 18, 17, and 16 in U21, top age 13,12, and 11 in U15, top age 9,8,7, and under 7 in U11, top U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 in U21, top U1200, U1000, U800, U600 in U15, top U1000, U800, U600 in U11 The winner of the under 21 section will be invited to play in the 2009 US Junior Closed Championship if age eligible. CASH PRIZES: $300, $150, $100, $50 for 1st through 4th place in the under 21 section ENTRY FEE: $35 for the under 21 section or $25 for the under 15 or under 11 sections if registering in advance. All entry fees $15 more on site. Advance entries should be received or postmarked by July 19th. Mail advance entries to: Junior Open Entries, Karpov Chess School, 106 S. Main St., Lindsborg, KS 67456 (Print Entry Form That's Available Below in PDF Fomat) REGISTRATION: On-site registration available from 3PM to 6PM July 25th MEMBERSHIPS: US Chess Federation(USCF) membership is required for all players. Memberships can be purchased during registration. BYES: Half point byes available for any round if requested before the start of round 2. No player may request more than 2 half point byes. LODGING: Dorm rooms available at Bethany College for $30 per night. Contact Roxie Sjogren at: sjogrenb@bethanylb.edu or call (785) 227-3380 ext. 8158 between 8:30 AM and noon central time. If you prefer to stay in a local hotel or motel, please refer to the lodging link below. http://www.lindsborg.org/tourism.html Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian, 2007 World Open Champion, will give a simultaneous exhibition at 3PM on Friday and will analyze games throughout the tournament.  GM Akobian will be teaching at the two Karpov Chess Camps that immediately precede the Jr. Open.  (For more information, see our  Chess Camps page.) INFO: www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org or e-mail brownscombe@anatolykarpovchessschool.org or (785) 227-2224. U.S. Junior Open Entry Form Join Us for Social Chess Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of Every Month (Starting in August) at 7 PM Anatoly Karpov Chess School 106 S. Main St., Lindsborg, KS Players of All Ages, from 6 to 106, are Welcome Players of All Ability Levels, from Beginner to Master, are Welcome January 3nd and 17th February 7th and 21st March 6th and 20th April 3rd and 17th May 1st and 15th Refreshments Available Walk-In Chess Lessons FIDE Master Tom Brownscombe Chess Lessons Thursday from 3:45-4:45 PM at the Anatoly Karpov Chess School 106 S. Main St. Lindsborg, KS 2007 Kansas State Chess Champion and Life Master Tom Brownscombe offers chess lessons for beginning and intermediate players of all ages every Thursday afternoon from 3:45 to 4:45 PM at the Anatoly Karpov Chess School. $10 per lesson or $70 for all ten lessons. January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th March 6th, and 13th Internet Chess Lessons Online Chess Classes 2007  -  2008  Beginning and Intermediate ___________ Live Instructor Enroll Now Online Classes Begin on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 2007. Classes Continue Each Monday at 1:30 p.m. CST. 2008 Chess Camps The Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess is pleased to announce that this year's guest instructor will be Grandmaster Varuzhan "Var" Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open. Join Our 2008 Summer Chess Camp Session I - July 13-18, 2008 and Session II - July 20-25, 2008 The Karpov Chess School summer chess camp is designed for chess players of all strengths and level of experience, ages 6 to adult, who want to improve their game while enjoying the company of fellow chess enthusiasts. After checking in and orientation on Sunday evening, the chess camp will begin with a simultaneous game with Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian. On Monday through Friday, campers will have three 90-minutes sessions. During that time, students will be divided into groups of 8-10 members and assigned a supervising teacher who will be responsible for tracking their progress throughout the camp. A rotating instructional schedule allows campers to study with several members of the staff during the week. Each camper will be given pre and post testing to evaluate the improvement of their chess knowledge. The results of the tests and notes from the instructors will be given to participants at the last day of camp. Every afternoon, participants will be playing one round of a G/60 tournament. Friday afternoon will be devoted to the award ceremony during which prizes for winners in all competitions will be awarded. Every day, 90 minutes will be devoted to supervised free time or swimming pool activities. Students will be supervised throughout the week by an experienced counseling staff. Chief Instructor: Grandmaster  Varuzhan  Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open. Registration: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. on the first day of sessions (Sunday, July 13 and July 20, 2008) at Karpov Chess School (106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS) Supervision: Participants will be closely supervised both on and off the field by our trained staff of counselors and coaches. There will be 24-hour supervision in residence halls. Eligibility: K-12 students, College Students, adults. - Students, aged 10 years or younger, who wish to stay in the dorms will need to be accompanied by a parent. Tuition: Residence campers (includes room; all meals; T-Shirt; swimming pool pass) $500 - ($100 non refundable deposit by March 31, 2008.) $530 - ($100 non refundable deposit by April 30, 2008.) $560 - ($100 non refundable deposit by May 31, 2008.) Commuting Campers (Classes and T-shirt - No room or meals) $300 - ($100 non-refundable deposit by March 31, 2008.) $330 - ($100 non-refundable deposit by April 30, 2008.) $360 - ($100 non-refundable deposit by May 31, 2008.) $25 deposit for keys will be required at check in. Because enrollment is limited, early registration is advisable to insure the session of your choice. A 10% discount is given for previous years participants. Please make checks paid to Karpov Chess School and mail them to 106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456. See our Chess Camp page on this site. Questions: info@anatolykarpovchessschool.org Scholastic Chess Coaching Class Click Image to Link to Chess Coach Class CW 501 Scholastic Chess Coaching is a one-credit course designed for scholastic chess coaches. Credit is offered by Emporia State University. The course will be taught at the Karpov International School of Chess in Lindsborg, Kansas, July 13-18, 2008 in connection with a summer chess camp. Click image for more information.