6th North American FIDE Invitational
Chicago, IL – Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2008
10 players from around North America come together in search of gaining their International Master titles bestowed by the World Chess Federation, FIDE.
Participants include one of the youngest and strongest players in North America, FIDE Master Ray Robson, International Master Angelo Young also known as the 21-day International Master for gaining his title in a record 21-days, and a list of long standing masters.
Games will be transmitted LIVE online on the World Databank of Chess.
Event Information
Dates: Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2007
Location: Touch Move Chess Center – 5639 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60660
Time Control: G/90 + 30/sec added per move (after move)
Number of Rounds: 9
Format: Round Robin – All Play All Once
Round Times (all CST): Sunday – 10:30 & 4pm; M-F 6:30pm; Saturday 10:30 & 4pm
Score Required for Norm: IM Norm – 6.5/9, WGM Norm – 6/9
About North American Chess Association
The North American Chess Association (NACA) was founded in 2006 for the purpose of furthering scholastic, amateur and professional chess across the North American countries of Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
The Founder of the North American Chess Association, Sevan A. Muradian, was recognized in 2007 by the United States Chess Federation as the 2007 Organizer of the Year!
The North American Chess Association the only USCF Gold Affiliate in our home state of Illinois.
Is Robson playing? Is he really that good?
He was completely lost against Stephen Mohamed, but Steven self destructed.
Ar any players form Bermuda,Canada or Mexico been invited?
If not the announce should be:
The North American Chess Association (NACA) was founded in 2006 for the purpose of furthering scholastic, amateur and professional chess across the North American countries of United States of America.