Southern California
Senior Chess Championship


The Southern California Senior Championship is organized and sponsored by the Southern California Chess Federation (SCCF). The tournament is open to any individual 50 years of age or older. Membership in both the SCCF ($12/year) and the United States Chess Federation is required; entrants can join at the tournament. This is a state championship qualifying event.


  • When: January 17-18, 1998
  • Where: Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92714
  • Entry Fee: $35 in advance, $40 at the site.
  • Conditions: 4 round swiss system, 30 moves/90minutes, sudden-death/60minutes
  • Guaranteed Prize Fund $750; trophies also with each prize
  • Registration: 9:30 - 10:30 AM on 1/17 at the Senior Center
  • Rounds: 11 AM & 5 PM on 1/17; 10 AM & 4 PM on 1/18
  • How to Enter: Send entries or requests for information to SCCF, c/o Michael Carr, 25601 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691; (714) 768-3538
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