Monday, March 23, 2020

Utopian Open Postponed

Hello all,
Sorry to say that we will not be playing this tournament in April.  I hope to run it at a later date....   The Quad planned for June also looks dubious.  I suggest you try online chess for now.  Be well.

Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Utopian Open on April 18-19th

Our next event is a two day tournament at the La Tienda mall in Eldorado.  Play 5 rounds G/90 ;d5.
2 sections .....Open and Under 1600.  Rounds are on Saturday at 10   1:15  4:30   then on Sunday at 10  and  1:30. Up to 2 half point byes can be taken if requested before round 1. Entry is $30 for all players.  Prizes for the Open section based on 14 entries .....1st   $140.  Rating prizes for U 2000 and U1800  ...  based on numbers in each rating group.  Best score by a scholastic player   (k-12)  $40.  The second section will also have a prize of $40 for the best scholastic entrant plus prizes for 1st and a rating prize based on entries.
To enter  send me an email to  ......jdjohnston100@gmail.com .....and then pay at the door.  A late fee of $5 will apply to those who don't email before 5 pm on Friday 17th.
DIRECTIONS
From Santa Fe go N 8 miles on I-25.  Take the 285 exit signed for Clines Corners.  At the 2nd light go R on Avenida Vista Grande.  The La Tienda mall is  immediately on the left.  We play in the performance space which is the building wih a green roof in back of La Plancha.
Player list   (soon)

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