www.PolgarEvents.com

What: 2008 Susan Polgar Trifecta Events
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 18-20, 2008
Location: St. Joseph Academy101 Saint Joseph DriveBrownsville, Texas 78520-0785
Click MAP for directions.

Hotels:

Holiday Inn 3777 North ExpresswayBrownsville, TX 78520
http://www.holidayinnbrownsville.com/Ask for “chess rate” of $59.00
Chess rate good until Jan. 14, 2008 includes a standard room (king or double) – FREE high speed internet 956-547-1500

Hawthorn Suites (Soon to be Hilton)3759 North ExpresswayBrownsville, TX 78520
956-574-6900
www.holidayinnbrownsville.com/extended-stay.html Ask for “chess rate” of $69.00

Chess rate good until Jan. 14, 2008

Includes a studio suite (queen bed and queen sofa sleeper), with a fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and complimentary high speed internet access.

Sections:

Girls (SPNO):
Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-5) Middle School (6-8)High School / Adults U1600

National Challenge (SPNC):
Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-5) Middle School (6-8)High School / Adults U1600

Note: High School students do not have a rating restriction. All high school students are eligible to compete for the scholarships. Adults with ratings 1600 or greater are required to play in the International Open.

International Open (FIDE rated)
Open (rating ≥1600)

Contact:
Contact Dan Deleon
Phone: (361) 991-2800Email: Director@southtexaschesscenter.com

Entry Fees:
SPNO & SPNC: $35 if postmarked by Dec. 10, $45 if postmarked by Jan. 10, or $55 onsite.Advance entries that do not include player’s name and/or fees will not be accepted.

Side Events Deadline: January 10, 2008

Event – Fee – Date – Time

Puzzle Solving Championship $10
Friday 1/18 5:00 pm

Susan Polgar Simultaneous Exhibition* $25
Friday 1/18 6:15 pm

Free Lecture
Saturday 1/19 12:30 pm

Blitz Championship $15
Saturday 1/19 7:15 pm

All three side events: $40 (Add $5 to side events after January 10th.)

Mini-Chess Camp $20
Saturday 1/19 5:00 pm

*Maximum 70 players.

International Open entry $49 if postmarked by Dec. 10, $69 if postmarked by Jan. 10 or $89 onsite.

Mail registrations and entry fees to:
Susan Polgar Foundation
℅ STCC Attn: Dan De Leon
5858 S.P.I.D. #96
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412

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