Main Line Speech Consultants, USCF, Shining Knights Chess, the prize donors present
21st Holly Heisman Memorial action tournament
A US Chess Federation rated event
Sat Oct 7, 2023
21st Holly Heisman Memorial action tournament
A US Chess Federation rated event
Sat Oct 7, 2023
Donation Information:
Donation to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund – $25+ per entry strongly suggested, but any amount is appreciated. Strongly suggested all advance enter; So far $19,000+ has been raised for charity! Thanks to all donors and sponsors!!
Tax-deductible donations to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at The Philadelphia Foundation to support women in need are expected from all entrants. $25+ per entry is suggested. Please either:
Tournament Information (USCF TLA):
Site: West Whiteland Township Building (2nd floor), 101 Commerce Dr., Exton, PA 19341
Link to Official tournament site (for entry, more info...)
3 Sections: Open to all ages:
Time Control: 25/5; Set clocks to 25 minutes with a 5 second increment - 5 rounds - no one is eliminated - Open to anyone of any age
Registration: Online (take link) or 9:15-10 AM at door
First round games begin about 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US - GMT -5). If pre-registered, please arrive by 10 to get oriented.
Rounds last about 1 hour & will start as soon as all games in the previous round are finished.
US Chess Federation rated membership required (available at registration)
FREE advance entry strongly suggested...email to TD Joshua Anderson via the link or
Information to email to TD Joshua Anderson for entry:
This event is open to all ages. Players will be paired (and eligible for sections) with existing ratings with US Chess Federation slow ratings used first, USCF online 2nd, etc at TD discretion.
Prize Donations:
email the TD to donate a prize (all prizes are from donations).
Organizer and Chief TD: Joshua Anderson
The Holly Heisman Memorial Fund provides funds to benefit women in need, especially battered women, women with breast cancer, or runaway teenagers. It has awarded grants to: The Child Abuse Prevention Effort, Del. Co. Women Against Rape, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, & The Domestic Violence Center of Chester Co., Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, etc.
Donate On-line
The Philadelphia Foundation, 1234 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For instructions on how to donate by mail, click here
The official registration and financial information of The Philadelphia Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
(If you would like to donate a prize email TD Joshua Anderson)
2021 Sponsors: Shining Knights Chess, Main Line Speech, Allentown Center City Chess Club, Masterminds Chess Club, PSCF, Dr. Bob Benjamin, ASAP, Brandy Anderson, IM Igor Khmelnitsky, Joshua Anderson, John Bain, chess.com, Internet Chess Club, Pete Tamburro, Russell Enterprises, Inc., IM Tom Bartell, Leteef Street, FM Dov Gorman, Anand Mishra, House of Staunton, Dan Heisman Learning Center on Chess.com
Donation to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund – $25+ per entry strongly suggested, but any amount is appreciated. Strongly suggested all advance enter; So far $19,000+ has been raised for charity! Thanks to all donors and sponsors!!
Tax-deductible donations to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at The Philadelphia Foundation to support women in need are expected from all entrants. $25+ per entry is suggested. Please either:
- Make a donation at the door
- Donate online, or
- Take this link for snail-mailing instructions.
Tournament Information (USCF TLA):
Site: West Whiteland Township Building (2nd floor), 101 Commerce Dr., Exton, PA 19341
Link to Official tournament site (for entry, more info...)
3 Sections: Open to all ages:
- Open: 5SS - Open to all any rating (or unrated), any age from anywhere.
- Under 1500: 5SS - For those rated below 1500 or unrated, any age
- K-8 U900 - or unrated (4 rounds only; other sections are 5 rounds)
Time Control: 25/5; Set clocks to 25 minutes with a 5 second increment - 5 rounds - no one is eliminated - Open to anyone of any age
Registration: Online (take link) or 9:15-10 AM at door
First round games begin about 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US - GMT -5). If pre-registered, please arrive by 10 to get oriented.
Rounds last about 1 hour & will start as soon as all games in the previous round are finished.
US Chess Federation rated membership required (available at registration)
FREE advance entry strongly suggested...email to TD Joshua Anderson via the link or
Information to email to TD Joshua Anderson for entry:
- Name (official USCF name)
- USCF ID#
- Section
This event is open to all ages. Players will be paired (and eligible for sections) with existing ratings with US Chess Federation slow ratings used first, USCF online 2nd, etc at TD discretion.
Prize Donations:
email the TD to donate a prize (all prizes are from donations).
Organizer and Chief TD: Joshua Anderson
The Holly Heisman Memorial Fund provides funds to benefit women in need, especially battered women, women with breast cancer, or runaway teenagers. It has awarded grants to: The Child Abuse Prevention Effort, Del. Co. Women Against Rape, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, & The Domestic Violence Center of Chester Co., Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, etc.
Donate On-line
The Philadelphia Foundation, 1234 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For instructions on how to donate by mail, click here
The official registration and financial information of The Philadelphia Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
(If you would like to donate a prize email TD Joshua Anderson)
2021 Sponsors: Shining Knights Chess, Main Line Speech, Allentown Center City Chess Club, Masterminds Chess Club, PSCF, Dr. Bob Benjamin, ASAP, Brandy Anderson, IM Igor Khmelnitsky, Joshua Anderson, John Bain, chess.com, Internet Chess Club, Pete Tamburro, Russell Enterprises, Inc., IM Tom Bartell, Leteef Street, FM Dov Gorman, Anand Mishra, House of Staunton, Dan Heisman Learning Center on Chess.com