Discovery Chess Learning Academy
The Discovery Chess Learning Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose aim is to promote chess for all ages and groups. Our highly experienced staff members can provide our clients with the best opportunity and education.
Our expertise includes.
Tournament Organization
Chess Event Organizers
Affordable online and in person chess lessons by Titled and experienced coaches
Weekly group classes are held on Sundays at the Balaji Temple, 4406 Brecksville Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 at 5pm
Call us today to sign up for classes !!!!
And not forgetting our civic duty
We also volunteer.
Teaching chess as life lessons and skills at the Juvenile Detention Centre.
Giving lectures
Providing internship opportunities to any rising young players or youth who wants to help our missions.
For more information, please contact Kala Bagley @ 330 475 2964 or visit us at https://discoverychess.org/
2024 Ohio Girls State Championship
April 20th, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
1307 E Market St, Akron, Ohio 44305
Organizer: Discovery Chess Academy, https://discoverychess.org/
Contact: Kala Bagley, 330-475-2964, kalanithi@discoverychess.org
Eligibility: Any female student or student of a gender minority enrolled in an Ohio School in Grades K through 12 or home-schooled in Ohio in the same grades who is nineteen years old or younger will be eligible to participate. Current USCF membership is required for all sections. Ratings will be determined by the USCF April rating supplement.
Sections: 5 Rounds for all 3 sections
K-12 Championship: Rds1-2: G/30; d5, Rds3-5: G/45; d5
K-12 U1000 Premier: G/30; d5
K-5 U400 Reserve: G/30; d5
Players may play up in any section. Accelerated Pairings may be used according to OSCA Guidelines
Entry Fees: $45 received by midnight April 5th, 2024, $50 after. No onsite entries. Online registration will close at midnight on Friday April 19th, 2024; $20 for students for students in financial need, write a note when registering.
Registration: https://discoverychess.org/.
Please contact Kala Bagley if you would like to register by mail.
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to all players achieving a score of 3 points or better in all sections. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in all sections. Participation awards to all players. The top player (using tie breaks) in the K-12 Girls Championship section will be offered the opportunity to be the Ohio representative to the National Girls Tournament of Champions held at the US Open or the National Polgar Girls tournament. If that player declines to participate in either event the offer will be passed in turn to the next top finisher until a player accepts.
Schedule: Check-In 8:30-9:30am. Announcements 9:45am. Round 1 starts at 10am and the following rounds starts ASAP.
Estimated CompletionChampionship Sections 5:00pm, Premier 4:00pm, Reserve Section 3:30pm
Additional Information: Sets will be provided. Students need to bring their own clocks and know how to set them. Notation is required for all students in Championship and Premier sections. Half point byes okay, limit 1. Must be requested before round 2 pairings are posted. April official USCF ratings used.
OSCA: All Ohio Scholastic Chess Association guidelines for this event will be followed.
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