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For the first time ever, Quebec will have a representative at the: 2016 Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational (SPFGI)! This is possible thanks to M. Andrei Botez who negotiated this arrangement with the SPF and the national head of qualification process. The Quebec and Ontario qualifiers for this event are being organized by the Chess'n Math Association under the auspices of Mr. Botez. Francis Rodrigues will be announcing the Ontario Qualifier shortly.
GM Susan Polgar and Webster University extended invitations for Canadians girls starting in 2016 to participate in “The 13th Annual Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational” scheduled to take place at Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri (date will be announced later). The event will offer more than $200K in prizes and scholarships. See a little further down for all of the Championship and qualification details.
First you must qualify to this GIRLS ONLY event: Quebec Qualifier February 12-14, 2016 This is your ONLY chance to represent Quebec at this prestigious event!
Location: Chess’n Math Association, 3423 St Denis, Montreal, QC
System: 5 round swiss. Rd 1 at 6pm on Feb 12, 10am and 4 pm on Feb 13 and 10am and 4 pm on Feb 14, 2016. Time Control: 90 minutes per game + 5 sec. increment.
Entry Fee: $30. You must register no later than January 29, 2016. Registration form attached.
***Webster University will provide complimentary room and meal accommodation on campus for all qualifiers.
***There is no entry fee to participate in the 2016 SPFGI; however, players are responsible for their own travel. Chess’n Math will pay the airfare of the Quebec representative!
About the SPFGI and qualification criteria:
The annual Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational, is the most prestigious all-girls event in the United States. It will once again be held at Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri).
There will be an intense training session with Susan Polgar and members of the SPICE team, followed by a 6 round (g/90+30) FIDE rated championship tournament.
The traditional Blitz, Puzzle Solving, Bughouse events will stay the same as in previous years.
There will be many chess prizes awarded, as well as scholarships to Webster University.
Each Canadian province is allowed one representative. The Chess’n Math Association is responsible for the Quebec event.
Players must have been enrolled in a school (up to 12th grade) located in the province they represent, also of the year in which the tournament is held. Home-schooled students who are 19 or under on the year in which the event is held or students who have never attended traditional college on a full time basis prior to July 1 of the year in which the tournament is held, are eligible to represent the state in which they reside.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The participants of the Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational DO NOT have to be high school students. Any qualifier who is 19 or under (on the year in which the tournament is held) is eligible!
Prizes: Trophies / plaques will be awarded to the winners of the Susan Polgar Foundation Girl’s Invitational Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Bughouse and the SPFGI Championship. Co-champions are recognized in the case of a tie, with each champion receiving a Champion’s Plaque or Trophy.
The Champion (or Co-Champions) of the main event will automatically be invited to defend her/their title (must meet age requirement).
Champion: Webster University scholarship* (approximately $24,000+ per year x 4 years) Champion’s Cup. (In case of a tie, a playoff will used to determine the level of scholarships)
2nd place: Webster University scholarship (approximately $14,000+ per year x 4 years)
3rd place: Webster University scholarship (approximately $12,000+ per year x 4 years)
* The scholarships to Webster University must be exercised no later than Fall of 2018, and are not transferable. In addition, these scholarships cannot be combined with other academic scholarships, or stacked. If players won scholarships in past events, they can choose to exercise the highest one.
GM Susan Polgar and Webster University extended invitations for Canadians girls starting in 2016 to participate in “The 13th Annual Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational” scheduled to take place at Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri (date will be announced later). The event will offer more than $200K in prizes and scholarships. See a little further down for all of the Championship and qualification details.
First you must qualify to this GIRLS ONLY event: Quebec Qualifier February 12-14, 2016 This is your ONLY chance to represent Quebec at this prestigious event!
Location: Chess’n Math Association, 3423 St Denis, Montreal, QC
System: 5 round swiss. Rd 1 at 6pm on Feb 12, 10am and 4 pm on Feb 13 and 10am and 4 pm on Feb 14, 2016. Time Control: 90 minutes per game + 5 sec. increment.
Entry Fee: $30. You must register no later than January 29, 2016. Registration form attached.
***Webster University will provide complimentary room and meal accommodation on campus for all qualifiers.
***There is no entry fee to participate in the 2016 SPFGI; however, players are responsible for their own travel. Chess’n Math will pay the airfare of the Quebec representative!
About the SPFGI and qualification criteria:
The annual Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational, is the most prestigious all-girls event in the United States. It will once again be held at Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri).
There will be an intense training session with Susan Polgar and members of the SPICE team, followed by a 6 round (g/90+30) FIDE rated championship tournament.
The traditional Blitz, Puzzle Solving, Bughouse events will stay the same as in previous years.
There will be many chess prizes awarded, as well as scholarships to Webster University.
Each Canadian province is allowed one representative. The Chess’n Math Association is responsible for the Quebec event.
Players must have been enrolled in a school (up to 12th grade) located in the province they represent, also of the year in which the tournament is held. Home-schooled students who are 19 or under on the year in which the event is held or students who have never attended traditional college on a full time basis prior to July 1 of the year in which the tournament is held, are eligible to represent the state in which they reside.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The participants of the Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational DO NOT have to be high school students. Any qualifier who is 19 or under (on the year in which the tournament is held) is eligible!
Prizes: Trophies / plaques will be awarded to the winners of the Susan Polgar Foundation Girl’s Invitational Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Bughouse and the SPFGI Championship. Co-champions are recognized in the case of a tie, with each champion receiving a Champion’s Plaque or Trophy.
The Champion (or Co-Champions) of the main event will automatically be invited to defend her/their title (must meet age requirement).
Champion: Webster University scholarship* (approximately $24,000+ per year x 4 years) Champion’s Cup. (In case of a tie, a playoff will used to determine the level of scholarships)
2nd place: Webster University scholarship (approximately $14,000+ per year x 4 years)
3rd place: Webster University scholarship (approximately $12,000+ per year x 4 years)
* The scholarships to Webster University must be exercised no later than Fall of 2018, and are not transferable. In addition, these scholarships cannot be combined with other academic scholarships, or stacked. If players won scholarships in past events, they can choose to exercise the highest one.
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