Events

Chess Camp for kids aged 5-14. This chess camp for for children of all levels. Classes will be divided into groups based on age and rating.

Coaches are GM Ben Finegold and other strong chess coaches in the Atlanta area!

Camp runs from 9AM-4PM Friday and Monday. Pizza for lunch (Noon-12:45PM) will be provided as well as snack will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Three classes in the morning (45 min each) and an unrated tournament in the afternoon (12:45PM-3:45PM).

Campers can come October 5, October 8, or both days!

Fees: Both days (October 5 and October 8) $150 if paid by October 4. $175 at site.
One day (October 5 or October 8) $85 if paid by October 4. $100 at site (register 8AM-9AM).

Discounts: Siblings get $15 off. CCSCATL members get 3% discount.
Aftercare available until 5:30 for $10/child/day.

Register by phone, at the Chess Center or online: Go to https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/ to register online.

Call (678) 628-5615 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for moreinfo.

Chess Camp for kids aged 5-14. This chess camp for for children of all levels. Classes will be divided into groups based on age and rating.

Coaches are GM Ben Finegold and other strong chess coaches in the Atlanta area!

Camp runs from 9AM-4PM Friday and Monday. Pizza for lunch (Noon-12:45PM) will be provided as well as snack will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Three classes in the morning (45 min each) and an unrated tournament in the afternoon (12:45PM-3:45PM).

Campers can come October 5, October 8, or both days!

Fees: Both days (October 5 and October 8) $150 if paid by October 4. $175 at site.
One day (October 5 or October 8) $85 if paid by October 4. $100 at site (register 8AM-9AM).

Discounts: Siblings get $15 off. CCSCATL members get 3% discount.
Aftercare available until 5:30 for $10/child/day.

Register by phone, at the Chess Center or online: Go to https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/ to register online.

Call (678) 628-5615 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for moreinfo.

"2018 Georgia Women's Chess Championship" 2-day chess tournament
Women and Girls!
2 sections: Open, U1000
4 rounds, g/90, d/5.

Sat rounds: 10AM-2PM
Sun rounds: 10AM-2PM
Half point byes available for any round, must request before the start of round 2!

Entry Fee - $30 CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or mailed check, or in person by October 12; $40 day of event. $5 more each for non-members (this means $35 non-members paid by October 12, and $45 day of event).

Moms of players registered in the tournament play FREE (you purchase USCF membership, no tournament entry fee!)!

Pre-register online at: https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/
Registration 9:00am-9:45am day of event, or call (678) 628-5615 by October 12 to register by phone.

Prizes:
Open Prizes: 60% of Entry Fee based on 15 entries:
Example prizes if 15 entries (prizes higher if more entries):
1st - $125,  2nd - $100,  3rd - $50,  1st U1000/UNR - $40
The winner of the Open section receives a $500 stipend to any national women's chess tournament.
The winner of the Open section receives a championship trophy.
U1000 Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

USCF Rated. USCF Required (can be purchased on site).
GCA membership required. Please see: http://georgiachess.org/membership to register if you are not a member. Your GCA membership helps support the GCA and various state championship tournaments! GCA membership fee is not required for Moms of players registered in the tournament.

Sets and Clocks provided for all of our events.
Email Karen@atlchessclub.com or call call (678) 628-5615 for more information.

"2018 Georgia Senior Chess Championship" 2-day chess tournament
2 sections: Open, U1600
4 rounds, g/90, d/5.

Sat rounds: 10AM-2PM
Sun rounds: 10AM-2PM
Half point byes available for any round, must request before the start of round 2!

Entry Fee - $45 CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or mailed check, or in person by October 12; $55 day of event. $5 more each for non-members (this means $50 non-members paid by October 12, and $60 day of event).

Pre-register online at: https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/

Registration 9:00am-9:45am day of event, or call (678) 628-5615 by October 12 to register by phone.

Prizes: 60% of Entry Fee based on 30 entries.
Example prizes if 30 entries (prizes higher if more entries):
Open - 1st $300, 2nd $175, 3rd $100, 1st U1800/UNR $60
U1600 section - 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 1st U1200/UNR $40

The winner of the Open section receives a $500 stipend to the 2019 National Senior Tournament of Champions in Orlando, FL, and a Championship trophy.

**Players may play in next higher section if within 100 points of that section.*
**Unrated players should play in the bottom section or in a higher section if approved by the TD.*

USCF Rated. USCF Required (can be purchased on site).

GCA membership required. Please see: http://georgiachess.org/membership to register if you are not a member. Your GCA membership helps support the GCA and various state championship tournaments! Must be 50 years or older to participate!

Sets and Clocks provided for all of our events.
Email Karen@atlchessclub.com or call call (678) 628-5615 for more information.

"2018 Georgia Women's Chess Championship" 2-day chess tournament
Women and Girls!
2 sections: Open, U1000
4 rounds, g/90, d/5.

Sat rounds: 10AM-2PM
Sun rounds: 10AM-2PM
Half point byes available for any round, must request before the start of round 2!

Entry Fee - $30 CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or mailed check, or in person by October 12; $40 day of event. $5 more each for non-members (this means $35 non-members paid by October 12, and $45 day of event).

Moms of players registered in the tournament play FREE (you purchase USCF membership, no tournament entry fee!)!

Pre-register online at: https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/
Registration 9:00am-9:45am day of event, or call (678) 628-5615 by October 12 to register by phone.

Prizes:
Open Prizes: 60% of Entry Fee based on 15 entries:
Example prizes if 15 entries (prizes higher if more entries):
1st - $125,  2nd - $100,  3rd - $50,  1st U1000/UNR - $40
The winner of the Open section receives a $500 stipend to any national women's chess tournament.
The winner of the Open section receives a championship trophy.
U1000 Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

USCF Rated. USCF Required (can be purchased on site).
GCA membership required. Please see: http://georgiachess.org/membership to register if you are not a member. Your GCA membership helps support the GCA and various state championship tournaments! GCA membership fee is not required for Moms of players registered in the tournament.

Sets and Clocks provided for all of our events.
Email Karen@atlchessclub.com or call call (678) 628-5615 for more information.

"2018 Georgia Senior Chess Championship" 2-day chess tournament
2 sections: Open, U1600
4 rounds, g/90, d/5.

Sat rounds: 10AM-2PM
Sun rounds: 10AM-2PM
Half point byes available for any round, must request before the start of round 2!

Entry Fee - $45 CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or mailed check, or in person by October 12; $55 day of event. $5 more each for non-members (this means $50 non-members paid by October 12, and $60 day of event).

Pre-register online at: https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/

Registration 9:00am-9:45am day of event, or call (678) 628-5615 by October 12 to register by phone.

Prizes: 60% of Entry Fee based on 30 entries.
Example prizes if 30 entries (prizes higher if more entries):
Open - 1st $300, 2nd $175, 3rd $100, 1st U1800/UNR $60
U1600 section - 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 1st U1200/UNR $40

The winner of the Open section receives a $500 stipend to the 2019 National Senior Tournament of Champions in Orlando, FL, and a Championship trophy.

**Players may play in next higher section if within 100 points of that section.*
**Unrated players should play in the bottom section or in a higher section if approved by the TD.*

USCF Rated. USCF Required (can be purchased on site).

GCA membership required. Please see: http://georgiachess.org/membership to register if you are not a member. Your GCA membership helps support the GCA and various state championship tournaments! Must be 50 years or older to participate!

Sets and Clocks provided for all of our events.
Email Karen@atlchessclub.com or call call (678) 628-5615 for more information.

Class 1: “Beginners”. For complete beginners! (This class may be repeated as many times as necessary since repetition helps retention in learning the basic rules.). Must be at least 5 years of age.
9:00AM – 9:50AM; $11.25 for CCSCATL members; $15 for non-members

Class 2: “Beginners Part 2”. For beginners who know how all the pieces move but may be confused about castling, en passant, stalemate, or pawn promotion. Must be at least 5 years of age.
10:00AM – 10:50AM; $11.25 for CCSCATL members; $15 for non-members

Class 3: “Under 1400 and Unrated”
11:00AM – 12:00PM; $15 for CCSCATL members; $20 for non-members

Class 4: “1400 and over”
12:30PM – 1:30PM; $15 for CCSCATL members; $20 for non-members
Note: the rating levels for Classes 3 and 4 are guidelines to help you pick a class that is right for you. Students should take any class of interest to them!

Go to https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/ to register online.

Call (678) 628-5615 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.

3 Rounds. 1st round at 2:00. 2nd and 3rd rounds begin as soon as previous round ends. Half point byes available any round.

Sections:
Championship
Under 1200
Under 800
Under400/Unr

Entry Fee - $20 CCSCATL members if paid by October 20; $25 day of event. Non-Members $5 more each (this means $25 before Sunday and $30 on Sunday).

Pre-register online: https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/, or by phone, mailed check, or in person at the Club. Click here to see the pre-registered list of players.

Trophy to winner of each section. Medals to second and third place finishers in each section! Free entry to a future Sunday Scholastic event to the winner of each section!

USCF Rated. USCF membership can be purchased on site. This is a K-12 only tourney.

Call (678) 628-5615 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info. Sets and clocks provided for all events!!

Class 1: “Beginners”. For complete beginners! (This class may be repeated as many times as necessary since repetition helps retention in learning the basic rules.). Must be at least 5 years of age.
9:00AM – 9:50AM; $11.25 for CCSCATL members; $15 for non-members

Class 2: “Beginners Part 2”. For beginners who know how all the pieces move but may be confused about castling, en passant, stalemate, or pawn promotion. Must be at least 5 years of age.
10:00AM – 10:50AM; $11.25 for CCSCATL members; $15 for non-members

Class 3: “Under 1400 and Unrated”
11:00AM – 12:00PM; $15 for CCSCATL members; $20 for non-members

Class 4: “1400 and over”
12:30PM – 1:30PM; $15 for CCSCATL members; $20 for non-members
Note: the rating levels for Classes 3 and 4 areguidelines to help you pick a class that is right for you. Students should take any class of interest to them!

Go to https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/ to register online.

Call (678) 628-5615 or email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.