UNITY OPEN 1

Once a month

Format: G/55 4 round

Section 1 (2000 & up)

Section 2 (1700-1999)

Section 3 (1400-1699)

UNITY EVERGREEN 2

Once a month

Format: G/45 4 round

Section 1 (1000-1399)

Section 2 (600-999)

Section 3 (Under 600)

UNITY WEEKLY 3

Sundays

Format: G/30 4 round

Time: 3:05 pm - 7:30 pm

EF: $10 - 1800 and up

$20 - Under 1800

1st place - 45%

2nd place - 22%

1st U1800 - 13%

MASTER CLASS 4

Sundays

Time: 1 pm - 3 pm

Games of the World Champions are Analyzed

PRIVATE LESSONS 5

By appointment:

One on One Lesson

Online Lesson On ICC

GROUP CLASS 6

Sundays

Basic:

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Intermediate:

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Unity Weekly

Every Sunday

Format: 4 Round Swiss, Game in 30 minutes with 5 second increment, USCF Rated

Sections & Prizes: Open: 1st place - 45%, 2nd place - 22%, 1st U1800 - 13%

Time Control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5 second increment.

Check in and registration: Until 2:55 pm

Rounds: 3:00 pm - 4:05 pm - 5:10 pm - 6:15 pm

Entry Fee: $10 if 1800 and over, $20 if under 1800.

Unity Open

March 8th

3 Sections: 2000 and Up; 1700-1999; 1400-1699

Prizes:

Open (2000 & up): 1st place -$200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50, 4th - $40
Reserve (1700-1999): 1st place - $150, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $30
Booster (1400-1699): 1st place - $100, 2nd - $50, 3rd- $35, 4th - $20

Prizes are 100% guaranteed.

Round Schedule : 9 am - 11:30 am - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Check in and registration: 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Playing up: Your official rating or your tournament history rating must be within 100 points to play up. If your rating is undr 1300 you an play up for an additional $20.

Time Control: G/55;+5.

½ Point Byes: Available in any round, if requested in advance or prior to round 2 (2 max) and cannot be revoked.

Entry Fee: $35 by Feb 28th, $40 by Mar 7th, or $45 at the site.

March Unity Evergreen

Saturday, March 22nd

Certificates and Units will be awarded for prizes!

Location: Unity Chess Club 10405 East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Suite 150 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Format: Four round Swiss tournament, USCF Rated

Sections & Prizes:

Booster (1000-1399): 1^st place – 3 units, 2^nd – 2 units, 3^rd – 1 unit

Bishop (600-999): 1^st place – 3 units, 2^nd – 2 units, 3^rd – 1 unit

Pawn (Under 600): 1^st place – 3 units, 2^nd – 2 units, 3^rd – 1 unit

Ratings: The official March ratings will be used for Swiss pairings and prizes.

Playing up: Your official March rating or your current tournament history rating must be within 100 points to play up.

Time Control: G/45;+5

Late Registration: Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:45 am

Rounds: 9:00 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 2:15 pm Awards Ceremony: 4:00 pm

Byes: 1/2 byes (2 max) available in any round, if notified before round 3 and cannot be revoked.

Entry Fees: $25 (or 1 unit) thru Mar 14th, $30 (or 1 unit plus $5) thru Mar 21st, or $35 (1 unit plus $10) at the site.

Units: One unit is equivalent to $25, units can be used for either entry fees or chess lessons.

Game Analysis by IM Shahin Mohandesi and FM Pedram Atoufi

After the players finish each of their games, professional, post-game analysis will be available from these World Chess Federation titled players, IM Shahin Mohandesi and FM Pedram Atoufi. A Brilliancy Prize will be awarded to the player who played the best (the most creative and innovative) game in each section!

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Mission

Unity Chess Club is committed to providing a positive atmosphere for individuals to grow as chess players and as people. With our expert coaching staff and outstanding location, we are dedicated to cultivating a sense of unity through chess.