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SUMMARY:Social: Teen Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:<p>Progress to the next level at the Bright Knights Chess Club tournament perfect for beginners.&nbsp;The tournament is limited to participants with US Chess Federation rating less than 800. For ages 12&ndash;17.</p>

<p>There are four levels of competitions:</p>

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	<li>A.&nbsp;Beginner - A player new to chess and who has learned to move.</li>
	<li>B. Novice - A player who knows how to move&nbsp;and understands basic chess strategy.</li>
	<li>C. US Chess Federation Rated Under 700 - Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the US Chess Federation for National ranking. <a href="http://www.uschess.org/">Membership can be registered or renewed at US Chess.</a>&nbsp;</li>
	<li>D.&nbsp;US Chess Federation Open Rated 700 - Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the US Chess Federation for National ranking. <a href="http://www.uschess.org/">Membership can be registered or renewed at US Chess.</a>&nbsp;This section is for players rated 700 or higher in either quick or regular rating.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Tournament Format:</p>

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	<li>Standard US Chess Federation Rules: There are four non-elimination rounds where all players get to play four&nbsp;games regardless of win, draw&nbsp;or loss.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Round clock time is 20 minutes per player with five&nbsp;second&nbsp;delay. A clock may or may not be assigned.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Awards:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Medals to top three&nbsp;beginners and&nbsp;trophies to top three&nbsp;in novice & US Chess Federation quick rated rections.</li>
	<li>Chess pin to all participants that complete all four&nbsp;rounds.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.bkchessclub.org/">Bright Knights Chess Club</a>&nbsp;is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, California. Their&nbsp;mission is to bring the community together through the game of chess. Bright Knights Chess Club hosts free chess programs, community events and tournaments in the San Francisco Bay Area.</p>
LOCATION:Richmond/Senator Milton Marks - Richmond Meeting Room
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