SMBCC Tournaments
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Judit Polgar Tournament
Judit Polgár is widely regarded as the strongest female chess player of all time. Shattering the gender barrier in a historically male-dominated sport, she achieved the title of Grandmaster at just 15 years and 4 months old, breaking the longevity record previously held by Bobby Fischer.
Unlike many of her female contemporaries, Polgár rarely played in women-only events, choosing instead to compete against the absolute best players in the world. During her career, she defeated eleven current or former world champions—including Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, and Anatoly Karpov—and reached a peak world ranking of No. 8.
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No-Show Forfeit
- Players who do not show up for their game will be forfeited for that round and the next round.
- You will not be paired in subsequent rounds without first speaking with the tournament director.
- A player who incurs two no-show forfeits will be dropped from that month’s tournament.
If you have to miss a game, here’s how to request a bye
- If you can’t make it to the game you must email the tournament director at: smbchess@yahoo.com before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The earlier the better.
- In the 1st and 2nd rounds you may receive a half-point bye. Byes can be requested for later rounds but they are 0 point byes. Players are not guaranteed a half-point unless their request is confirmed by email.
- If you are withdrawing from the tournament entirely for all remaining rounds email the TD at smbchess@yahoo.com.
- Failure to inform the TD that you aren’t coming will be considered a forfeit.
About SMB Chess Tournaments
Each month we host a new four game tournament. Most months incorporate classical time controls with a bonus increment. Chess sets and clocks are available to use or bring your own. Entry fee: $20 for members, $35 for non-members. Club Membership: Adults $75 / year, Juniors $20 / year. Come anytime to check it out. Games are rated by United States Chess Federation.
Become a Member
Playing a lot? Join the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club and save 25% annually on tournament entry fees.