Upcoming Events Lindsborg Quads - 3/21/09 - 4/18/09 - 5/16/09 - 6/20/09 March 21st - April 18th - May 16th - June 20th - 2009                         (four separate tournaments) A quad is a four player, three round, round robin tournament.  Each player is assigned to a quad based upon rating.  The four highest rated players play in quad A, the next four highest rated players play in quad B, etc.  Players with no tournament experience will usually be placed in the quad with the lowest rated players.  Each player plays one game against every other player in their quad.  If the total number of players is not evenly divisible by four, the bottom section will be a small swiss system tournament. This is a United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament.  All players must be or become members of the USCF and the Kansas Chess Association (KCA). ENTRY FEE: $10 if paid in advance, $15 on the day of the tournament THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR PLAYERS WHO HAVE NEVER BEFORE BEEN MEMBERS OF THE USCF.   PRIZES: choice of trophy or $25 cash to the winner of each quad New USCF members who choose the free entry option are not eligible for prizes.          A championship trophy will also be awarded in June to the player who scores the most combined points in all four tournaments. REGISTRATION: mail advance entries to: Karpov Chess School, 106 S. Main St., Lindsborg, KS 67456 Players can also register in person on the day of the tournament from 9AM to 9:30 AM. ROUNDS: rounds start at 10AM, 12:30, and 3PM Games may start earlier if both players agree to do so. TIME CONTROL: G/60 INFO: www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org or brownscombe@anatolykarpovchessschool.org or (785) 227-2224. ______________________________________________________________________________ Quad Registration form Name ________________________________ USCF ID #___________________ indicate month(s): March ___    April ___    May ___    June ___ Entry fee: $10 per quad___ or free if you are joining the USCF for the first time ___ USCF membership fee: ____  KCA membership fee: $2.50 junior ___    $3.50 adult ___ total:_____ E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________   Overall Quad Standings Bryan Jiang is the overall spring quad champion with a total of 9.5 out of a possible 12 points. Bryan Jiang 9.5 Peter Rupprecht 6.5 Daryl Fouard 6 Terry Wright 6 Kyle Burris 5.5 Ben McGregor 5 Tom Phillips 5 Floyd Geasland 3 Gabriel Purdy 2.5 Andrew Ritter 2 Noah Purdy 2 Claudia Ritter 2 Jairo Garcia 2 Ashok Rao 2 Terry Hack 2 Jason Wawrzaszek 2 David Blair 1.5 Stanley Longhofer 1.5 Austin Bailey 1.5 Peter Bradshaw 1.5 Zach Longhofer 1 Charles Kinzel 0.5 James Myose 0.5 Hunter Picard 0.5 AJ Mandigo 0.5 Elijah Purdy 0 Shane Laughary 0 Sammy Hole 0 Joe Woehl 0 Join Us for Social Chess Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of Every Month at 7 PM Anatoly Karpov Chess School 106 S. Main St., Lindsborg, KS Players of All Ages, from 6 to 106, are Welcome Players of All Ability Levels, from Beginner to Master, are Welcome April 2, April 16, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, August 6, August 20, September 3, September 17, October 1, October 15, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 17, 2009 Refreshments Available Chess Lessons FIDE Master Tom Brownscombe Chess Lessons at the Anatoly Karpov Chess School 106 S. Main St. Lindsborg, KS Kansas State Chess Champion and Life Master Tom Brownscombe offers chess lessons for beginning and intermediate players of all ages. For more information, please e-mail brownscombe@anatolykarpovchessscool.org or call (785) 227-2224. Internet Chess Lessons Online Chess Classes 2008 - 2009 Beginning and Intermediate Live InstructorEnroll Now Online Classes Begin on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 2008. Classes Continue Each Monday at 1:30 p.m. CST. 2009 Chess Camps The Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess is pleased to announce that our 2009 guest instructor will be Grandmaster Varuzhan "Var" Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open. Join Our 2009 Summer Chess Camp Session I - July 12-17, 2009 and Session II - July 19-24, 2009 The Karpov Chess School summer chess camp is designed for chess players of all strengths and level of experience, ages 6 to adult, who want to improve their game while enjoying the company of fellow chess enthusiasts.After checking in and orientation on Sunday evening, the chess camp will begin with a simultaneous game with Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian. On Monday through Friday, campers will have three 90-minutes sessions. During that time, students will be divided into groups of 8-12 members and assigned a supervising teacher who will be responsible for tracking their progress throughout the camp. A rotating instructional schedule allows campers to study with several members of the staff during the week. Every afternoon, participants will be playing one round of a G/30 tournament. Friday afternoon will be devoted to the award ceremony during which prizes for winners in all competitions will be awarded. Every day, 90 minutes will be devoted to supervised free time or swimming pool activities. Students will be supervised throughout the week by an experienced counseling staff. Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open.  Registration: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. on the first day of sessions (Sunday, July 12 and July 19, 2009) at Karpov Chess School (106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS) Supervision: Participants will be closely supervised both on and off the field by our trained staff of counselors and coaches. There will be 24-hour supervision in residence halls. Eligibility: K-12 students, College Students, adults. - Students, aged 8 years or younger, who wish to stay in the dorms will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Basic Tuition: (Includes Instruction, T-Shirt; Swimming Pool Pass, only) - $399.00. Lodging Fee at Bethany College, Only:  $129.00. Meals, Only:  $109.00. Discounts:  Returning Campers (2008 Camp) Deduct $40.00 and/or $40.00 for Registering by 5/31/09. Special Discount Package with Tuition, Lodging, Meals, T-Shirt, Pool Pass:  $549.00 if Registered by 4/30/09. Family Discounts: $20.00 for Second Family Member and $40.00 for Third and Additional Family Members. Because enrollment is limited, early registration is advisable to insure the session of your choice.   Please make checks paid to Karpov Chess School and mail them to 106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456. See our Chess Camp page on this site. Questions: info@anatolykarpovchessschool.org