First Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls (under 21)
June 17-18, 2006

Riviera Hotel and Casino

2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

In four sections: under 21, under 15, under 13, and under 10 (as of June 14, 2006). In each section 1st place receives a computer system. 200-150-100-50 gift prizes for 2nd thru 5th. Trophies for top 20 places in each section, special medals for next 20 places. Every player receives a special hand-signed certificate from Susan Polgar. Any perfect score also wins a digital chess clock.


EF $30 by 3/31, $45 by 5/25, $60 on site. Reg 2-9 p.m. Friday, 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rds (Sat) 11-1:30-4, (Sun) 9-11-1:30. Opening Ceremony 10 a.m. Friday, Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Sunday. Blitz Championship 7 p.m. Saturday. Susan Polgar lecture 3:30 p.m. Friday, Puzzle Solving Competition 5 p.m. Friday, Simul 6:15 p.m. Friday. For more information see www.SusanPolgarFoundation.org.

Part of the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL featuring the National Open. See the National Open TLA for a list of Thursday and Friday side events. LOW room rates! HR: $71 single or double ($81 Friday and Saturday nights) includes free tickets to one of three Mardi Gras Riviera Las Vegas Shows Wednesday, Thursday or Monday. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; the Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 25th. Rates may be as high as $140 a night after May 25th. Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 48 hours in advance for nominal fee.

Advance Registration: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125 or online at www.lvchessfestival.com. No telephone entries. NS. W. FIDE. Posted by Picasa

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