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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
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UID:1783-1729328400-1729377000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Senior Championship
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 19\, 2024\nSite: Best Western Plus\, 100 Lodgeville Road\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/75 d5\nSections: Senior Championship (Ages 50+)\, Under 1800 (Ages 18+)\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-1-4-7\nEntry Fee: $40 by 10/12\, $50 at site\nPrizes: Trophies to top 3; additional class or age trophies depending on advance entries. 1st place WVCA member and WV resident will be WVCA 2024 Senior Champion and nominee to 2025 Irwin Invitational Tournament of State Senior Champions. A cash prize fund after expenses will also be awarded. Top over 60 and over 70 prizes of $50 guaranteed.\nEntries: Mail entry with checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club\, P.O. Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. On site entries\, cash only. Online registration at chessregister.com. The first 30 paid entries will receive a box lunch if registered by\n10/12/2024.\nHotel Info: A block of rooms is available at the tournament site for $79 plus 13% tax per room per night. Call 304-842-5411 and ask to make a reservation with the Harrison County Chess Club block. Call by 10/16/2024 to get the special rate.\nFlyer and Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-senior-championship-3
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Bridgeport\, 100 Lodgeville Road\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240903T182910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T182910Z
UID:1805-1728721800-1728750600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:National Chess Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 12\, 2024\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Avenue\, Saint Albans\nSections: Open\, K-12 Rated\, K-12 Unrated\, K-5 Unrated\nFormat: Quad (4 player round robin) in rated sections\, 3-4 round Swiss system in unrated sections\nTime Control: Open – G/60 d5\, K-12 Rated G/45 d5\, K-5/K-12 Unrated – G/30 no delay\nCheck-In/Registration: 8:30-9:45\, online at chessregister.com\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nEntry Fee: Open – $20\, K-12 Rated $10\, K-5/K-12 Unrated $5\nPrizes: Open – $60 per quad\, K-12 Rated – $30 per quad\, K-5/K-12 Unrated – Trophies and one year USCF membership to top 3 in each section. \n2024 National Chess Day Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/national-chess-day
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240317T230648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T230648Z
UID:1762-1726306200-1726425000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Bergquist Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Bergquist Memorial / 85th WV State Championship\nDate: September 14-15\, 2024 \nUS Chess Grand Prix\, WVCA Grand Prix\, and State Championship Event \nSite: Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 W Main St\, Clarksburg\, WV 26301.\nFormat: 5 Round Swiss System\, G/90 d5 (Rds 1-2 G/75 d5)\nRegistration: Saturday 9:30-10:45\nRounds: Sat 11-2-5. Sun 10-3:15.\nEntry Fee: $50 received by 9/13\, $60 at site. GM/IM/WGM free\, $60 deducted from prize.\nEntries: Online registration at chessregister.com. Mail entries to Harrison County Chess Club\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302.\nPrizes: $500 guaranteed\, $$ b/20: $200-150-125\, U1900 $100\, U1600 $75\, U1300 $50. Upset prize $40. Unrated may not win over $100.\nByes: One irrevocable half-point bye allowed in any round\, must commit before round 2.\nOther: WVCA membership is required for in-state residents competing in the State Championship. Membership must be obtained before or at the start of the event. The State Championship title will not be awarded to anyone who did not obtain membership before or at the start of the event. WVCA Annual Business Meeting will be held Saturday at 10am.\nHotel Info: Best Western Plus Bridgeport Inn\, 100 Lodgeville Rd\, Bridgeport\, WV 26330. $79 plus tax. Call 304-842-5411 and ask to make a reservation with the block under the Harrison County Chess Club. Call by 9/3 to get the special rate. \n85th WV State Championship Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/thomas-bergquist-memorial-2
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240317T224229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T224229Z
UID:1759-1724490000-1724527800@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Italian Heritage Festival Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event \nDate: August 24\, 2024\nSite: Harrison County Senior Citizen Center\, 500 W Main St\, Clarksburg\, WV 26301\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60\, d/10\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10–12:30–2:45-5 unless otherwise announced on-site\nSections: Open\, K-12.\nEntry Fee: $20 advance entry\, $25 at site.\nEntries: Online at chessregister.com. Mail entries to Harrison County Chess Club\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302.\nPrizes: Open $$ b/20: $125\, $50; U1600 $40\, Top U1300 $30. Special prize for “Best” Italian game (a subjective prize). Scholastic: Trophy to top 3 places and Team trophy to First Place.\nContact: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nOther: Bring chess sets and clocks.\nWest Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cook-Off will be going on simultaneously in surrounding parts of Clarksburg. \nWV Italian Heritage Festival Flyer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-italian-heritage-festival-chess-tournament
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240710T003008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T003008Z
UID:1789-1721394000-1721401200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Play Chess at the KCPL
DESCRIPTION:On July 19 at 1pm\, the Kanawha County Public Library will be hosting a session led by WVCA President Elijah Schultz.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/learn-to-play-chess-at-the-kcpl
LOCATION:Kanawha County Public Library\, 123 Capitol Street\, Charleston\, WV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240317T222841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T124953Z
UID:1753-1720861200-1720899000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Clarksburg Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDate: July 13\, 2024\nSite: Harrison County Senior Citizen Center\, 500 W Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d/10\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10–12:30-2:45-5 or as announced on site\nSections: Open\, K-12\nEntry Fee: $20 by 7/12\, $25.00 at site.\nEntries: Online registration at chessregister.com. Mail entries to Harrison County Chess Club\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302.\nPrizes: Open $$ b/20: $125\, $75\, U1800 $50\, U1400 $40. K-12: Individual and team trophies\nContact: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241.\nOther: Bring chess sets and clocks.\nHotel Info: Best Western Plus Bridgeport Inn\, 100 Lodgeville Rd\, Bridgeport\, WV 26330. $79 plus tax. Call 304-842-5411 and ask to make a reservation with the block under the Harrison County Chess Club. Call by 6/26 to get the special rate. \n2024 Clarksburg Open Flyer/Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/clarksburg-open-5
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240420T140119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T140119Z
UID:1775-1715416200-1715443200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Harrison County Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 11\, 2024\nSite: Simpson Elementary School\, 250 Worthington Dr\, Bridgeport\, WV 26330\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/45 d5\nSections: Open\, K-12\, K-5\nEntry Fee: $10 by 5/10\, $15 at site\nPrizes: Open – 75% of entries returned as cash prizes\, K-12/K-5 – Trophies for 1st-4th\, Top Girl\, and Top Team\nRegistration: 8:30-9:15\nRounds: 9:45-ASAP\nEntries: Online entry at chessregister.com. Mail entries to Bob Greer\, Harrison County Chess Club\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26301. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club.\nContact: Robert Greer\, 304-641-9241\, greerlaw@aol.com\nOther: TD may revise based upon number of entries and ratings. Chess sets and boards will be provided. Please bring Chess Clocks.\nHarrison County Open and Scholastic Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/harrison-county-open-and-scholastic-3
LOCATION:Simpson Elementary\, 250 Worthington Drive\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240317T223505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T223505Z
UID:1756-1714813200-1714849200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Action Championship
DESCRIPTION:A State Championship and WV Grand Prix Event \nDate: May 4\, 2024\nSite: Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\, WV 25701\nFormat: 6 round Swiss System\, G/30 no delay\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-11:15-1-2:15-3:30-4:45 or as announced at the site.\nEntry Fee: $30 by 5/1. $40 thereafter and at site on the day of event.\nPrizes: $$ b/16: $150-100. U1700 $75\, U1500 $50\, U1100/Unr $30. Trophy to top WVCA member.\nEntries: Online registration at chessregister.com. Mail entries to WVSCA\, c/o Craig Timmons 811 Hughes Dr. St. Albans\, WV 25177. Make checks payable to “WVSCA”.\nInfo: craigtimmons@gmail.com\, 304-415-2119\nOther: No Smoking. USCF membership required (available onsite). WVCA membership required\, other state memberships accepted for out-of-state residents. The top WV resident will\nbe WV Action Champion. WVCA membership must be purchased before the event starts to be eligible.\nSponsored and Organized by WVSCA \n2024 WV Action Championship Flyer/Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-action-championship-5
LOCATION:Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240317T222313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T222313Z
UID:1750-1713600000-1713625200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 20\, 2024\nSite: John Adams Middle School\, 2002 Presidential Drive\, Charleston\, WV 25314\nEntry Fee: $15.\nSections: K-3\, K-5\, K-8\, K-12.\nCheck-In: 8-8:45 AM\nFormat: 4-5 Round Swiss System. Number of rounds depends on number of players.\nTime Control: G/30\, no delay for K-3 and K-5. G/30 d5 for K-8 and K-12.\nRounds: 9-ASAP. Rounds will begin approximately 15 minutes after the last game of a section is completed.\nEntries: Advance entry only by April 18\, 2024. Online entry is preferred at chessregister.com. Mail entries to Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks out to Harrison County Chess Club.\nInformation: Robert Greer\, 304-641-9241\, greerlaw@aol.com\nOther: Chess sets will be provided. Bring clocks.\n2024 Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament Flyer/Entry Form.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/2024-spring-scholastic
LOCATION:John Adams Middle School\, 2002 Presidential Drive\, Charleston\, WV\, 25314\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20240211T193706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T193706Z
UID:1734-1710575100-1710608400@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:53rd WV Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 16\, 2024\nSite: Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 W Main St.\, Clarksburg\nFormat: Swiss System\, number of rounds dependent upon entries\nTime Control: K-12/K-8: G/45 d5\, K-5/K-3 G/30 d5\nRegistration: Advance entries only. Online registration at
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/53rd-wv-scholastic-championship
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20231122T024056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T024056Z
UID:1706-1705136400-1705174200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:23rd Mountaineer Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nA Charity Event\nDate: January 13\, 2024\nSite: WVU Mountainlair\, Rhododendron/Monongahela Room\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d10\nDirector: Robert L. Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com. 304-641-9241\nRegistration: 9:00-9:45am\nRounds: 10-12:30-2:45-5:15\nEntry Fee: Open: $25 by 1/12\, $30 at site. Collegiate/Scholastic and Unrated sections: $5. All: $5 discount for canned good donations.\nPrizes: Open: $125-75\, U1900 $50\, U1600/U1300 $40. Trophies to top 3 in other sections.\nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, c/o Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club. Early registration available on-line at chessregister.com\nInfo: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nOther: No Smoking\, ADA facility. USCF membership for rated sections available onsite and required. Boards and sets available if needed. \nAll funds after prizes and expenses will be donated to: Empty Bowls of Monongalia County\, c/o YCF\, Morgantown\, WV \nSponsored & Organized by WVU Chess Club and Robert L. Greer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/23rd-mountaineer-open
LOCATION:Mountainlair\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230915T153909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T153909Z
UID:1672-1702112400-1702144800@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Junior Championship
DESCRIPTION:Junior Championship\nDate: December 9\, 2023\nSite: Simpson Elementary School\, 250 Worthington Drive\, Bridgeport\nFormat: 4 round Swiss System\, G/60 d/10\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nSections: Championship 700+\, Beginner U700\nEntry Fee: $20 in advance\, $25 at site.\nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 in each section.\nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, c/o Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club. Advance registration at chessregister.com.\nOther: Open to all players under age 21. WVCA membership required\, other states accepted for out-of-state residents. Top WV resident will be the 2023 WVCA Junior Champion. \nFriends and Family Open Tournament\nFormat: 4 round Swiss System\, G/45 d/5\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:30-2:30-4:30\nEntry Fee: $20 in advance\, $25 at site.\nPrizes: Trophies based on combined score of open and junior players. \n2023 Junior Championship Flyer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-junior-championship-2
LOCATION:Simpson Elementary\, 250 Worthington Drive\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230913T144733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T144733Z
UID:1664-1699088400-1699135200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Senior Championship
DESCRIPTION:Event: 9th West Virginia Senior Championship\nDate: November 4\, 2023\nSite: Best Western Plus Bridgeport Inn\, 100 Lodgeville Rd.\, Bridgeport\, WV 26330\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-1-4-7\nSections (age by 12/31/2023): Senior Championship (age 50+)\, Adult U1800 (ages 18 and up; under 18 allowed if accompanied by a playing adult). An open section for ages 18-49 will be added if 6 or more commit in advance\, contact the organizer if interested.\nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, G/75\, d5\nEntry Fee: $40 by 11/1\, $50 afterwards. Advance entries are very much appreciated.\nPrizes: $$ depending on entries. $50 guaranteed to top over 60 and top over 70. Trophies to 1st-3rd. Additional class or age trophies depending on advance entries. 1st place WVCA member and WV resident will be WVCA 2023 Senior Champion and nominee to Irwin Invitational Tournament of Senior Champions.\nEntries: Mail entry with checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club\, P.O. Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. On site entries\, cash only. Advance registration can be done at Chessregister.com. Each Paid entry will receive a box lunch if registered by 11/1/2023.\nOther: One ½-point bye before last round\, commit by end of registration. Sets available\, please bring clocks. A block of hotels rooms is available for $80 per room per night plus 13% tax. Call 304-842-5411 and ask to make a reservation with the block Harrison County Chess Club. Call by October 25\, 2023 to get the special rate. \n9th West Virginia Senior Open Championship Flyer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-senior-championship-2
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Bridgeport\, 100 Lodgeville Road\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230925T202009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T202009Z
UID:1677-1697274000-1697302800@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:National Chess Day / Charleston Club Championship
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 14\, 2023\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\nFormat: 3-4 Round Swiss System\nSections: Open (G/45 d5)\, Scholastic (G/30 d0)\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: Open 10-11:45-2-3:30\, Scholastic 10-11:15-1-2:15\nEntry Fee: Open $20\, Scholastic $10\nPrizes: Open $$ b/16: $100-75\, U1500 $50\, U1300 $25. Trophies to top 3 Scholastic. Top Charleston Chess Club Member will be the 2023 Charleston Chess Club Champion.\nOther: Sections may be modified based on entries. Online registration at chessregister.com.\nInfo: Email Craig Timmons – craig at wvsca.com.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/national-chess-day-charleston-club-championship
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230215T232359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T161310Z
UID:1543-1694253600-1694367000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Bergquist Memorial
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA State Championship Event\nA WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDates: September 9-10\, 2023\nSite: Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\nFormat: 5 Round Swiss System\, G/90 d5 (Rds 1-2 G/75 d5)\nRegistration: Sat 10-10:45\nRounds: Sat 11-2:30-6\, Sun 10-2\nEntry Fee: $50 by 9/4\, $60 at site. GM-IM-WGM free\, $60 deducted from prize.\nEntries: WVSCA\, 811 Hughes Drive\, St. Albans\, WV 25177. Online registration at chessregister.com\nPrizes: $500 guaranteed\, prizes based on 20 entries: $200-150-125\, U1900 $100\, U1600 $75\, U1300 $50. Upset prize $40. Director reserves right to adjust prize sections.\nByes: One irrevocable half-point bye allowed in any round\, must commit before round 2.\nOther: WVCA membership is required for in-state residents competing in the State Championship. Membership must be obtained before or at the start of the event. The State Championship title will not be awarded to anyone who did not obtain membership before or at the start of the event. \nWVCA Business Meeting Saturday at 10am. \nThomas Bergquist Memorial Flyer/Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/thomas-bergquist-memorial
LOCATION:Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230520T140026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T141045Z
UID:1575-1693040400-1693076400@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Italian Heritage Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDate: August 26\, 2023\nSite: Harrison County Senior Citizen Center\, 500 W Main Street\, Clarksburg\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60\, d/10\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:30-2:45-5 or as announced at site\nSections: Open\, K-12\nEntry Fee: $20 online/mail\, $25 at site. Will be updated when online registration is available.\nPrizes: Open $$ b/20: $100-50\, U1600 $40\, U1300 $30. Special prize for “Best” Sicilian Defense game; Scholastic: Trophies to top 3 individuals and top team\nContact: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nOther: Bring chess sets and clocks. West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cook-Off will be going on simultaneously in surrounding parts of Clarksburg. \n2023 Italian Heritage Flyer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/2023-italian-heritage-open-and-scholastic
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230211T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T135137Z
UID:1536-1685782800-1685820600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Clarksburg Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDate: June 3\, 2023\nSite: Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 W Main St.\, Clarksburg\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d10\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:30-2:45-5 or as announced at site\nSections: Open\, K-12\nEntry Fee: $25 ($20 for advance entries by mail/online)\nPrizes: Open based on 20: $100-50\nInfo: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nOther:  Online entries at chessregister.com. Please bring sets and clocks. \nFlyer with entry form for mail-in advance entries can be downloaded here.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/clarksburg-open-and-scholastic
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230215T231307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232741Z
UID:1540-1683968400-1684004400@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Action Championship
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA State Championship Event\nA WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDate: May 13\, 2023\nSite: Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\nFormat: 6 Round Swiss System\, G/30 no delay\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-11:15-1-2:15-3:30-4:45 or as announced at site\nEntry Fee: $30 by 5/10\, $40 thereafter and at site.\nEntries: WVSCA c/o Craig Timmons\, 811 Hughes Drive\, St. Albans\, WV 25177. Online at chessregister.com.\nPrizes: $$ based on 20: $150-100\, U1800 $75\, U1500 $50\, U1100/Unrated $30. Trophy to top WVCA member.\nInfo: craigtimmons@gmail.com\, 304-415-2119.\nOther: No Smoking. USCF membership required (available onsite). WVCA membership required\, other state memberships accepted for out-of-state residents. Top WV resident will be WV Action Champion. WVCA membership must be purchased before the event starts to be eligible. \nWVCA Action Flyer and Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-action-championship-4
LOCATION:Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230224T021855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T021949Z
UID:1553-1680944400-1680982200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:YMCA Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nDate: April 8\, 2023\nSite: Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th St\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d5 (Scholastic G/45 d5)\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: Open: 10-12:45-3-5:30\, Scholastic 10-12:15-2-3:45\nSections: Open\, Scholastic\nEntry Fee: Open $20\, Scholastic $10\nPrizes: Open (based on 16 players): $100-75\, U1500 $50\, U1300 $25; Scholastic: Trophies to top 3.\nEntries: Online at chessregister.com or email to craig@wvsca.com.\nInfo: Craig Timmons\, craig@wvsca.com\nOther: USCF membership required. TD may modify sections if needed. Total prize fund will be preserved. \nYMCA Spring Open Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/ymca-spring-open
LOCATION:Huntington YMCA\, 917 9th Street\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230224T022342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T022342Z
UID:1557-1680426000-1680462000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:22nd Mountaineer Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nA USCF Junior Grand Prix Event \nDate: Sunday\, April 2\, 2023\nSite: WVU Mountainlair\, Rhododendron Room\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60\, d10\nRegistration: 9-9:45am\nRounds: 10-12:15-2:30-4:45 or as announced at the site\nEntry Fee: Open $25 by March 25\, $30 at site. Collegiate/Scholastic/Unrated sections $5. Bring non-perishable canned goods for the charity for a $5 discount.\nPrizes: Open $$ b/20: $125-75\, U1900/U1600/U1300 $50; Trophies to top three in other sections. \nAll funds after prizes and expenses will be donated to Empty Bowls of Monongalia County\, c/o YCF\, Morgantown\, WV. \nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, c/o Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club.\nInfo: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nMisc.: No Smoking\, ADA facility. USCF membership required for rated sections (available onsite). Boards and sets available if needed. \n22nd Mountaineer Open Entry Form \nSponsored and Organized by WVU Chess Club and Robert L. Greer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/22nd-mountaineer-open
LOCATION:Mountainlair\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230225T133503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T133503Z
UID:1560-1678520700-1678557600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 11\, 2023\nSite: WV State University\, Wilson Student Union\, Institute\nFormat: Swiss System\, Number of rounds depending on entries.\nSections: K-3\, K-5\, K-8\, K-12.  \nSee wvsca.com for more information.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-scholastic-championship
LOCATION:Wilson Student Union\, WV State University\, Washington Ave\, Institute\, WV\, 25312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20230224T021341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T021341Z
UID:1550-1677920400-1677949200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Harrison County Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 4\, 2023\nSite: Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 W Main St\, Clarksburg\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/45 d5\nRegistration: 9-9:30\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nSections: Open\, K-12\nEntry Fee: $10 in advance\, $15 at site\nPrizes: Open: 75% of entries returned as cash prizes. Scholastic: Trophies to 1st-4th\, Top Girl\, Top Team\nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26301\nInfo: Bob Greer\, 304-641-9241\, greerlaw@aol.com\nOther: USCF membership required. Sets and boards will be provided; please bring clocks. \nHarrison County 2023 Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/harrison-county-open-and-scholastic-2
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20221112T213432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T213432Z
UID:1508-1676710800-1676739600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Scholastic League Individual Championship
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 18\, 2023\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, St. Albans\nFormat: Swiss System\, rounds based on entries\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nRegistration: Online at chessregister.com or mail to Craig Timmons\, 811 Hughes Dr\, St Albans\, WV 25177\nEntry Fee: $20 if not playing in team league\nOther: See announcement for more details and entry form.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-scholastic-league-individual-championship
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20221112T213247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T213247Z
UID:1506-1675501200-1675530000@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Scholastic League Team Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 4\, 2023\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, St. Albans\nFormat: 3 Round Team-Modified Swiss System\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nRegistration: Online at chessregister.com or mail to Craig Timmons\, 811 Hughes Dr\, St Albans\, WV 25177\nEntry Fee: $60 per team of 3 players ($20 for 4th and 5th). Teams of six or more must be split into multiple teams.\nOther: See announcement for more details and entry form.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-scholastic-league-team-day-2
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20221112T213146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T213146Z
UID:1503-1674896400-1674925200@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Scholastic League Team Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 28\, 2023\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, St. Albans\nFormat: 3 Round Team-Modified Swiss System\nRounds: 10-ASAP\nRegistration: Online at chessregister.com or mail to Craig Timmons\, 811 Hughes Dr\, St Albans\, WV 25177\nEntry Fee: $60 per team of 3 players ($20 for 4th and 5th). Teams of six or more must be split into multiple teams.\nOther: See announcement for more details and entry form.
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-scholastic-league-team-day-1
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20221025T010728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T010728Z
UID:1491-1673686800-1673722800@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:21st Mountaineer Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event\nA USCF Junior Grand Prix Event \nDate: January 14\, 2023\nSite: WVU Mountainlair\, Rhododendron Room\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\nFormat: 4 round Swiss System\, G/60\, d10\nRegistration: 9:05-9:45am\nRounds: 10-12:15-2:30-4:45 or as announced at the site\nEntry Fee: Open $25 by January 10\, $30 at site. Collegiate/Scholastic/Unrated sections $5. Bring non-perishable canned goods for the charity for a $5 discount.\nPrizes: Open $$ b/20: $125-75\, U1900 $50\, U1500/Unr $50; Trophies to top three in other sections. \nAll funds after prizes and expenses will be donated to Empty Bowls of Monongalia County\, c/o YCF\, Morgantown\, WV. \nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, c/o Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club.\nInfo: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241\nMisc.: No Smoking\, ADA facility. USCF membership required for rated sections (available onsite). Boards and sets available if needed. \nSponsored and Organized by WVU Chess Club and Robert L. Greer
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/21st-mountaineer-open
LOCATION:Mountainlair\, 1550 University Ave\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26505\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20221025T005658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T005807Z
UID:1487-1670058000-1670090400@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:WV Junior Championship
DESCRIPTION:WV Junior Championship\nDate: December 3\, 2022\nSite: Simpson Elementary School\, 250 Worthington Dr\, Bridgeport\nFormat: 4 round Swiss System\, G/60 d/10\nRegistration: 9:00\nRounds: 10am-ASAP\nEntry Fee: $25 and membership in the WVCA or OSA required. WVCA members receive a $5 discount.\nSections: Junior Championship (Rated 700+)\, Beginner (Under 700/Unrated)\, Friends & Family (Open to all\, details below)\nPrizes: Trophy to top three Championship and Beginner sections.  \nThe top WV resident in the Championship division will be the 2022 WVCA Junior Champion. \nFriends and Family Open Section\nFormat: 4 round Swiss System\, G/45\, d5\nRegistration: 9-10\nRounds: 10:30-12:30-2:30-4:30 \nEntries: Harrison County Chess Club\, c/o Robert Greer\, PO Box 4338\, Clarksburg\, WV 26302. Make checks payable to Harrison County Chess Club.\nInfo: Robert Greer\, Tournament Detector Email: greerlaw@aol.com Phone: 304-641-9241\nMisc.: No Smoking. USCF and WVCA membership required (available onsite). All sections USCF rated. \n2022 WV Junior Entry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/wv-junior-championship
LOCATION:Simpson Elementary\, 250 Worthington Drive\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert L Greer":MAILTO:greerlaw@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20220927T005114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T201915Z
UID:1464-1667638800-1667676600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Concord Southern Open
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event \nDate: November 5\, 2022\nSite: Erma Byrd Center (Room W-35)\, 300 University Drive\, Beaver\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d5\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:15-3-5:15\nEntry Fee: $25\nPrizes: Cash prizes based on entries\nOther: No byes available last round
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/concord-southern-open-2
LOCATION:Erma Byrd Center\, 300 University Drive\, Beaver\, WV\, 25813\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Lilly":MAILTO:rklilly@concord.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20220926T011832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T011832Z
UID:1461-1666429200-1666468800@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:2022 WV Senior Championship
DESCRIPTION:Open to all USCF members age 50 or older \nDate: October 22\, 2022\nSite: St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/65 d5\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:45-3-5:30 or as announced on-site\nEntry Fee: $30\nPrizes (b/16): $120-90\, U1800 $60-50\, U1400 $40-30\nOther Notes: COVID protocols will be announced at site. Please bring a mask. May split sections if necessary. Top finishing WV resident with unexpired WVCA membership will be the 2022 WV Senior Champion. Membership must be purchased before the event starts. Online registration available at wvsca.com. \nEntry Form
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/2022-wv-senior-championship
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi\, 1023 6th Ave\, Saint Albans\, WV\, 25177\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Timmons":MAILTO:craig@wvsca.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T130048
CREATED:20220515T015738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T015738Z
UID:1386-1665219600-1665255600@www.wvchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess Day Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:A WVCA Grand Prix Event \nDate: October 8\, 2022\nSite: Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 W Main St\, Clarksburg\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss System\, G/60 d5\nRegistration: 9-9:45\nRounds: 10-12:30-2:45-5 or as announced at site\nSections: Open\, Scholastic\nEntry Fee: $20\nPrizes: $100-50 (based on 20 entries)\nContact: Robert Greer\, greerlaw@aol.com\, 304-641-9241 \nEntry Form\n 
URL:https://www.wvchess.org/event/chess-day-open-and-scholastic
LOCATION:Harrison County Senior Center\, 500 West Main Street\, Clarksburg\, WV\, 26301\, United States
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