May 30 & 31. 2026 Pennsylvania State Amateur Championship. Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, 1300 University Ave., Marywood University, Scranton PA 18509. 2 sections. Championship (Saturday & Sunday): Open to U2200. 5-SS. Saturday Rds 1-3 G/75d5, Sunday Rds 4&5 G/90d5. EF: $17 received by 5/25, $22 after. Trophies to 1st-3rd, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/Unrated. 1st & 2nd receive paid advance entry into 2027 PA State Championship, Title to Top PA Resident. Trophy to Top School Team, any number of players may play, top 3 scores count for team. Rds 10am - 1pm - 3:30pm, 9:30am - 1pm. Scholastic (Saturday-only): Open to K-12 who are unrated or rated under 1400. 4-SS. G/40d5. EF: $12 received by 5/25, $17 after. Trophies to 1st-2nd, U1000, U800/Unrated. Trophy to Top School Team, any number of players may play, top 3 scores count for team. Rds 10am - 11:30am - 1pm - 2:30pm. All: Reg 8:30-9:30am. PSCF required $5 OSA. Bye: limit 1, at registration. Info: Bernie Sporko 570-604-2461, basp0529@gmail.com Ent: Bernie Sporko, 127 S Main St., Carbondale PA 18407-2652; online registration link https://form.jotform.com/242757706283161 or by PayPal with entry info to basp0529@gmail.com W. Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & Marywood Chess Club.
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