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March 13, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The Alaska Open Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chess Club, will be held at Fairbanks USO from March 24-26 as part of the Winter Carnival. Open to USCF members in a six-round Swiss system; entry via Peter Longley. Includes junior championship for under-21 players.
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Alaska Open Chess Tournament to be Held In Fairbanks March 24-26
FAIRBANKS
The Alaska Open Chess Tournament will be held at Fairbanks USO March 24-26. The tournament is being sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chess Club, a United States Chess Federation affiliate, as part of the Fairbanks Winter Carnival.
Only USCF members will be eligible to compete in the six-round Swiss System Tournament.
Membership and tournament entry can be obtained prior to the first round of play, 2:00 p. m. March 25, or by writing to Peter Longley, Box 345, College, Alaska.
Entry fee is $5, $2 of which is refunded upon completion of all games without forfeiture. A year's membership in the USCF is an additional $5. USCF members are nationally rated, receive monthly copies of "Chess Life", and are entitled to discounts on chess books and supplies.
The Alaska Junior Championship title and trophy will be awarded to the player under 21 years of age who ranks highest in the final tournament standings.
FAIRBANKS
The Alaska Open Chess Tournament will be held at Fairbanks USO March 24-26. The tournament is being sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chess Club, a United States Chess Federation affiliate, as part of the Fairbanks Winter Carnival.
Only USCF members will be eligible to compete in the six-round Swiss System Tournament.
Membership and tournament entry can be obtained prior to the first round of play, 2:00 p. m. March 25, or by writing to Peter Longley, Box 345, College, Alaska.
Entry fee is $5, $2 of which is refunded upon completion of all games without forfeiture. A year's membership in the USCF is an additional $5. USCF members are nationally rated, receive monthly copies of "Chess Life", and are entitled to discounts on chess books and supplies.
The Alaska Junior Championship title and trophy will be awarded to the player under 21 years of age who ranks highest in the final tournament standings.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tournament Announcement
Event Notice
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Open Chess
Fairbanks Tournament
Uscf Members
Winter Carnival
Junior Championship
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Longley
Where did it happen?
Fairbanks, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Longley
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska
Event Date
March 24 26
Story Details
Announcement of the Alaska Open Chess Tournament at Fairbanks USO, sponsored by Greater Fairbanks Chess Club for USCF members in six-round Swiss system, with junior championship; entry fee $5 plus $5 USCF membership.