Random Chess Tactics for Intermediate Players

Dear Students,

You may now solve more than 300 tactics using this post. The puzzles are automatically randomized and will test if you are an intermediate player (rating: 1200-1600) or better. Solving 9 out of 10 of these tactics means you are ready for more difficult puzzles. As the chess saying goes, chess is 99% tactics...

To roughly estimate your elo rating, solve ten (10) problems and see your rating below.

9-10 correct and complete answers = More than 1600
6-8 correct and complete answers = around 1500
5 correct and complete answers = around 1400
2-4 correct and complete answers = around 1300
0-1 correct and complete answer = 1200 or below

Train and enjoy...

4th J’adoube Rapid Chess Tournament (Three Divisions)

4th J’adoube Rapid Chess Tournament (Three Divisions)
3/F, Alphaland Southgate Mall, EDSA corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
(The air-conditioned venue is very accessible via public transportation, either PUJs, PUBs, LRT or MRT lines. It is located just beside the MRT Magallanes Station)

Date : July 21, 2013 (Sunday); 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

In partnership with : Alphaland Southgate Mall

Sanctioned by the : National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP)

Officiated by the : Chess Arbiters Union of the Philippines (CAUP)

Tournament Rules and Regulations :
• The tournament is open to all non-titled chess players but women titled players can join the Group C division.

• There will be three divisions:

Group A: Kiddies –13 years old and below (born on or after Jan. 1, 2000)

Group B: Juniors – 17 years old and below, non-titled youth chess players (born on or after Jan. 1, 1996)

Group C: Seniors – Maximum NCFP ratings of 2100 and below as of July 1, 2013

• Rate of play: 20 minutes with three seconds increment (Bronstein Time Control) per player.
• Mode of play: Swiss system, minimum of seven rounds. Additional rounds if needed depending on the number of participants.(Please refer to the ground rules)
• The FIDE Laws of Chess, particularly the Laws on Rapid Chess, shall govern the tournament.
(Ground rules will be posted on-site)

GUARANTEED PRIZES:
A. KIDDIES 13 Y.O. & UNDER
CHAMPION P2,500 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P1,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P700 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P500 + MEDAL
6TH TO 8TH PLACE MEDAL EACH
TOP LADY (KID) P500 + MEDAL

B. 17 Y.O. & UNDER
CHAMPION P2,500 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P1,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P700 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P500 + MEDAL
6TH TO 8TH PLACE MEDAL EACH
TOP LADY (17 Y.O. & UNDER) P500 + MEDAL


C. 2100 & BELOW (July 1, 2013 Ratings)
CHAMPION P5,000 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P3,000 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P2,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P800 + MEDAL
6TH TO 10TH PLACE P500 EACH
TOP LADY (2100 & BELOW) P500 + MEDAL
TOP 55 Y.O. & ABOVE P500 + MEDAL

Note: At least 5 players in his/her category to be able to win the respective category prizes.

• Participants should bring any proof of age (e.g. birth certificate or government I.D.)

• For inquiries, you may call-up the following arbiters/organizers:
National Arbiter ALFREDO CHAY - 0908-7540888
National Arbiter ALEX DINOY - 0922-8288510
National Arbiter MILES SAMANIEGO - 0932-4913833

• On-site registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Maximum of 240 participants on a first-come, first- served basis only.

• Registration fees:
Kids, Ladies & Senior Citizen players : P300.00 inclusive of food stub worth P100.00
2100 and below: P350.00 inclusive of food stub worth P100.00
Note: All food stubs are CONSUMABLE within the Alphaland Food Court (3rd Floor) on tournament date only.