U.S. Intercollegiate Chess Team Championship
For The President's Cup
Baltimore, Maryland
Schedule
All matches will take place in the UMBC Game Room
(Commons Building, 2nd Floor). Spectators are free and welcome.
Friday, April 4
7pm, Team Dinner (private)
Saturday, April 5
10am, Opening Ceremony, Game Room
10am-3pm, Round 1 (Commentary in Room 329)
5pm-10pm, Round 2 (Commentary in Room 329)
Sunday, April 6
9am-2pm, Round 3 (Commentary in Room 329)
12-2pm, UMBC Chess Club Alumni Reception, Flat Tuesday (lower level)
2pm, Tie-Breaking "6-5min Shootout match," if needed
2:30pm Closing Ceremony, Game Room
3pm Adjourn
Commentary
Throughout each round, International Grandmaster Sam Palatnik will provide free move-by-move commentary in Room 329. (No player is allowed on the 3rd floor while his or her game is in progress.) Master players and above who would like to volunteer to be additional commentators should contact Dr. Sherman.
Webcast of Games
All games will be broadcast move-by-move from the website www.monroi.com using the handheld Monroi wireless technology.
Skittles
Chess sets will be available on the ground floor on "Mainstreet" and in the student activities area for informal games.
Food
The Retriever Grill will be open for simple food on a cost basis.