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I’d like to invite everyone to our two upcoming Chess events: · Upstate NY Scholastic (grades 7 through 12)– April 21st · Upstate NY Open (open to ages 8 through 99) – June 2nd (Note to students: SAT dates are May 5th and June 2nd) Both Tournaments: Location: Franklin Academy High School 42 Huskie Lane Malone, NY 12953 Registration: Pre-register by email or phone at least 1-week in advance Admission: $10 per player, Canadian $ at par When should I arrive?: Please arrive by 9:15 (play starts at 10:00 sharp) Nonprofit: We’re very generous with prizes and perks. Everyone guaranteed five (or six) games · Format: * 5 (maybe 6) rounds of Swiss * 50 minute rounds (25 minutes per side). * Everyone is guaranteed 5 games. What to bring: Clocks if you have them Note: Our Francophone friends are warmly invited as well, I expect to have someone on hand to help me translate. See below for more detailed information on both tournaments Anyone interested can contact: Matthew Rogers 518-353-6676 mr92243@yahoo.com Join us on Facebook "Upstate NY Chess"