The 2013 Mississippi State Championship will be held on 19-20th October at the Country Inn & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, Mississippi 39208.
The Championship will be played over five rounds of Swiss system with the time control G/85 d5 and in two sections – Open and U1400 (USCF rated).
Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $10 if received by Oct 11.
Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20.
The prize fund will be based on 60% of entries.
Trophies go to the top Mississippi resident of both sections. The Open section Trophy winner will be the 2013 State Champion.
Country Inn & Suites, Pearl
The Mississippi Chess Association will host its annual business meeting Sunday at 12:30pm.
Send entries to: Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS 39208. Make checks out to MCA. Include your USCF #, Expiration Date and estimated rating.
Information: Call Ralph at 601-278-9670 or email ralphmcn@comcast.net. Mississippi Chess Association homepage, www.mcachess.org.