Buffalo Mayor’s Cup

2nd Annual Buffalo Chess Championships 2008 “The Mayor’s Cup”

Presented by Buffalo State College Student Affairs in conjunction with The Archangel 8 Chess Academy
Featuring Eddie Mark, Mayor’s Cup Champion 2007 and Dr. Kenneth W. Regan, International Master

Buffalo State College Campbell Student Union – Fireside Lounge
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222

$2930.00 Prize money based upon 120 players; Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2008.
Five Rounds, Game40/2, Swiss Format, Each participant must bring: Chess Set, Chess Board, Chess Clock and pencil. Must write notations.

This is a United States Chess Federation Open Rated Championship. All players must be or must become a USCF member. Memberships may be purchased at the door for an additional annual fee. Ratings are from the USCF May Supplement. The title “Buffalo Mayor’s Cup Champion 2008” is reserved for residents of Buffalo/Niagara, Erie County or Western New York region only.

Registration will be open from 8:00am until 9:15am. Unpaid late entries must take a one half point bye.
NO REFUNDS!

Rounds on Saturday begin at 10am, 2:30pm, and 7pm. Final Rounds on Sunday begin at 10am and 2:15pm.
Byes available with advance notice to the tournament director at check in. No Byes in Round 5.

SECTIONS – ENTRY FEES AND CASH PRIZES

MAYOR’S CUP INTERNATIONAL OPEN, EF$47 V. $57 ON SITE, based upon 20 entries;
1st Place Mayor’s Cup Trophy, Title “Buffalo Chess Champion 2008” and $300,
2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $180
Class Prize 1900 and Under – $150

Erie County Chairwoman, Lynn M. Marinelli U1800, EF $35 v $45 on site, based upon 20;
1st Place $200, 2nd Place $180 3rd Place $150

Senator Antoine M. Thompson U1600, EF $35 v $45 on site, based upon 20;
1st Place $200, 2nd Place $180 3rd Place $150

Councilman Demone Smith U1400, EF $30 v $35 on site, based upon 20;
1st Place $190, 2nd Place $160, 3rd Place $130

SATURDAY ONLY SECTIONS, 6 Rounds, Game 30
Rounds Begin at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, Finals 3pm
Hal Payne Scholastic Trophies for 1st , 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place winners.

David Evans Jr. Memorial U1200, EF $15 v. $20 on site, based upon 20;
1st Place $120, 2nd Place $110, 3rd Place $100

Police Commissioner – H. Mc Carthy Gipson U1000, EF$15 v $20 on site, based upon 20;
1st Place $120, 2nd Place $110 3rd Place $100

Make checks payable and mail to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, Buffalo Championships, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221 no later than Friday, June 6, 2008. Include full name, USCF Id number, USCF May Rating and section of participation. Or email to Arcangel8chess@yahoo.com