2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship

June 9-10, 2012

 Holiday Inn, University of Memphis 

3700 Central Ave. 

REGISTRATION:

*$40 Pre-registration, before Thursday, March 22, ($30 for ages under 18 or 60+) via CajunChess.com.
*$50 On-site registration 9:00-9:45 a.m.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

*5 Rounds, Game in 90
*Schedule:
    +  Saturday: Rd 1 @ 10:00, Rd 2 @ 2:00 @ 2, Rd 3 @ 6:00
    +  Sunday:   Rd 4 @ 9:30, Rd 5 @ 1:30
*Championship Prizes: 
    + 1st  - "River Cup" Trophy and $150 gift certificate
    + 2nd - Runner-Up Plaque and $100 gift certificate
    + 3rd - Award Plaque and $75 gift certificate
    + U2000 - Trophy and $50 gift certificate
*Reserve Prizes: 
    + 1st  - Winner's Plaque and $125 gift certificate
    + 2nd - Runner-Up Plaque and $75 gift certificate
    + 3rd - Award Plaque and $50 gift certificate
    + U1400 - Trophy and $50 gift certificate
    + Unrated - $50 gift certificate
 

MISCELLANEOUS:

*Half point byes are available for any round, limited to one per player. You must request a bye from the Tournament Director prior to the start of the 3rd round.

*Players should bring their own chess equipment if possible. Chess products will also be available for purchase.

*Special Buffet Lunch, plus all day snacks will be available for purchase on-site.

*For more info call 901-276-4663, or email midsouthchess@hotmail.com or kjkormick@hotmail.com.

SPECIAL AFTERNOON PHOTO AND AUTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITY WITH:
  
GM ALEXANDER  STRIPUNSKY, GM ROBERT HESS, GM GEORGI KACHCHEISHVILI AND IM ELECT TEDDY COLEMAN.