ICC News Item #1936

NEWS 1936 (6-Mar-10)
Play in ICC's March Standard Tournament - WIN PRIZES!

The 160th Standard Tournament is a 60.0 four round Swiss Tourney.
One round per week on Tuesday (March; 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th).
(March 16th is off to allow participation in Dos Hermanas 2010)

You may choose from one of six different sections!  We run both the
"Open" and "U1500" sections at 2pm, 8pm, and 11pm (all ICC Server
Time).  **(U1500 Section will not run with less than 12 players, however
 Players can join the Open section and All prizes will be awarded)**

Join the Fun!  1st Place and Class Prizes are awarded in each
section! Players at every level are enjoying challenging games and
winning ICC membership extensions every month.

Round 1 is Tuesday, March 2nd.  You only need to join once per
month.

    ********************  To Join The Tourney  **********************

**  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of your section. ** 
**  Add The STtourney Channel to your channel list (Type: +ch 32)     ** 
**  You will see announcements that the Tourney is Open in Channel 32 ** 
**  Type:  "Tell Pear Join" to enter the Open Section                 ** 
**  Type:  "Tell Automato Join"  to enter the U1500 Section           **

Please read the help STtourney file on ICC for the tourney rules.
You can also find more information by typing  /finger STtourney
while on ICC.

Por favor, consulte el apartado finger STtourneyEurope para
informacion en espanol.

All entry and Pairings are performed by the "Pear" Bot for the Open
Section and the "Automato" Bot for the U1500 section. These Bots
will also help you start your games and collect results.  A TD is
available in channel 32 if you have questions or need help.

The results of the February tournament will be viewable at:
http://www.chessclub.com/activities/sttourney/stt-old.html (After
prizes are awarded)

ICC Weekly Newsletters