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The Asheboro Open 77 is Saturday, January 7, 2012!
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Changes for 2012: The Scoop
A lot of agonizing went into the decision to proceed with The Asheboro Open for 2012. Last year was brutal from both a numbers and financial standpoint. Our average dropped by more than 10 players per month. We were not the only tournament with troubles--the decline was part of an overall downward trend for monthly tournaments in North Carolina. We decided to keep prizes up to avoid a potential death spiral, and to protect our flagship event. I have never expected nor made any money on this event, but the past year ended as a loss. One or two good turnouts would have put us in the black, but those numbers never materialized.
So for 2012, we are going to a bi-monthly schedule. Raleigh TD and friend Jeff Jones coordinated with us on a bi-monthly schedule for the TACO tournaments. We both hope to increase our numbers for 2012. We need your support to keep these events viable in the coming year.
We've made a couple of changes in Asheboro. First, we will be going to a Game/75 5 sec delay format. This is a nod to those of you who like slower time controls (I'm actually in that camp). In addition, our official start time for round three has been pushed back to 4:15pm to accommodate this change.
I know there will be questions about the potential "Sunday Special" tournaments. Nothing has been decided for certain, except that such events would indeed be "special." Some ideas I'm considering: A Game/30 with two sections, a closed scholastic (minimum rating requirement), and an elite event (Titled Players Only). These are just ideas. Randolph Mall is open from 12:00-6:00pm on Sundays, so this will inform our decisions. Player input is welcome.
We appreciate your continued support. Click "The Asheboro Open" link below for more info! Credit or Debit Cards welcome with pre-registration! Satisfaction guaranteed, or double your fun back!
Asheboro Chess Club Information
Contact Us: chess@triad.rr.com (336) 460-6882 (NEW #)
Asheboro Chess Club is currently celebrating fourteen years of chess memories. Conveniently located in the center of North Carolina, we meet weekly at the Asheboro Public Library. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome. Our ultimate goal is to serve as a conduit into rated chess activity. We believe that rated chess is the backbone of a strong chess community.
In keeping with this goal, we sponsor The Asheboro Open, a monthly USCF rated tournament that draws players from across the state and beyond. Area players also enjoy our popular Tuesday Night Tournaments series, featuring The Ricochet--five quick rounds of rated Game/7/3 excitement.
Asheboro Chess Club has a team of dedicated tournament directors, teachers, and volunteers who work tirelessly to bring you the Complete Chess Experience. For more information, simply click one of the handy links above.
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