Christmas Chess Tactic

White to move and checkmate in 3. No computer lines please.

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Seasons Greetings

* What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
(Frostbite)

* What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit?
(Crisp Cringle)

* What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?
(Claustrophobic)

* What do elves learn in school?
(Elf-abet)

* What Christmas Carol is a favorite of parents?
(Silent Night)

Where's Santa now?

Santa is over Paris right now and he is heading toward Monte Carlo. Where will he go next?

Have you been naughty or nice? Will Santa visit you this year? Click here to see where Santa is right now :)

X-Mas Toy Chess

X-Mas Toy Chess Tournament
Saturday Dec.18,2010
Hosted by: Central Catholic Elem.
Sponsored by: Daniel Deleon Jr.

What: A 4 Round U.S.C.F. Sanctioned Chess Tournament. Time Control Game/45.
Round 1 will begin at 9:30am all other rounds will follow.

Where: Central Catholic Elem., 1218 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, Tx. 78401

Who: Any current U.S.C.F. member may play. A Non-member section will be available and not rated.
Cost: $ 5 + an Unwrapped Toy, Toys will be donated to Sacred Heart Gift baskets.
Entries must be received by Dec.15, 2010 to avoid 1st round ½ point bye.
Onsite registration will be available with a ½ point 1st round bye.

Awards: Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and Medals to the next 5

We will also, be awarding a Parent/Child Team trophy to the top 3 parent/child Teams. Parents may play in an unrated parents section or join the Rated

Event to accumulate points.
Sections: K-1 , U900 , U1200 and Open ( Based on December USCF Supplement)

Special Section: Unrated non-member section all play together. Medals to the top 3players.

Food concessions: Tamales, Menudo and other holiday foods will be available for purchase.

Mail Registrations to: Central Catholic Elem. Attn: Coach Cris, 1218 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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Name:____________________________Address:____________________________
Email:_____________________________Ph:____________School:______________
USCF:__________________Exp:_______Rating:_________
Section(Circle One): K-1 , U900 , U1200 , Open Total:_________
Special Non-member Unrated Open:_____(check box)