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World Chess Live to Sponsor 2008 Grand Prix |
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By Joan DuBois
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March 12, 2008 |
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WCL To Sponsor 2008 Grand Prix |
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By Joan Dubois
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February 22, 2008 |
Contact: Joan Dubois
Phone: 1-931-787-1234 #123
[email protected]
World Chess Live (WCL) has agreed to sponsor the US Chess Federation’s
year-long Grand Prix program for 2008. The Grand Prix is a series of
designated tournaments designed to improve playing conditions and
activity for the top players in the country.
Grand Prix points are earned at various levels, depending on the amount
of prize money advertised in qualified events. At the end of 2008, WCL
will provide an additional $20,000 in cash, merchandise, and World
Chess Live subscriptions, to the top Grand Prix point winners.
WCL is a new family-oriented online chess service from the Internet
Chess Club, providing play between its members from the comfort of
their own homes. WCL will organize weekly and monthly events, offering
additional Grand Prix points in the monthly competitions.
WCL will also sponsor the fledgling Junior Grand Prix program (JGP),
offering an additional $7,500 in cash, merchandise, WCL subscriptions,
and USCF memberships. JGP points may also be earned in the weekly WCL
events as well as in the monthly WCL events.
Additionally, the winners of the monthly WCL events, the 2008 GP winner
and the 2008 JGP winner, will be invited to play in the WCL Blitz
Championship, to be held at the 2009 US Open.
The US Chess Federation (USCF) began the Grand Prix program in 1979
with sponsorship from Church’s Fried Chicken. For additional details
about the Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix, contact the USCF at
931-787-1234 or by going online at www.uschess.org . For more information about WCL, visit www.worldchesslive.com . |
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