The 2nd annual San José Public Library Scholastic Open will take place in the Santa Teresa Branch Library Community Room on Saturday, July 9 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Tournament Information

2 sections: USCF and unrated. (50 players maximum each)

Schedule: 6 rounds, G/30, round times: 9:30 am, 10:45 am, 12:00 noon, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:00 pm.

Half point byes: OK all, limit 2, must commit before round 1.

Tournament Organizers/Directors: Mathew Benson (SA), Chris Black (KL).

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 in each section. All others will receive chess puzzles.

Special Rules: All players must be pre-K through 12 grade during 2010/2011 school year. Players in USCF section must have valid USCF membership at time of event. USCF section must follow USCF rules.

Notes:  Swiss tournament. Players will only play others in their section. Please bring clocks, all other equipment is provided. USCF section will be USCF rated.

Registration: Call (408) 808-3068 or register in person at the Santa Teresa Branch Library information desk. 

This program is co-sponsored by Let's Play Chess and the Friends of the Santa Teresa Library.

Want to learn more about chess? Find chess books at the library such as Capablanca: A Primer of Checkmate. Or visit chessthings.com where you'll find information about chess activities and education in the Bay Area.