The James Lyon Memorial Tournament

 

                                      

When:

April 26^th 2025.  First round starts at 10 a.m., for all who pre-registered before April 24^th by midnight.  Late registers will forfeit the first round.

Location:

Sonwil Distribution Corporate Headquarters

2732 Transit Road, West Seneca, NY 14224

Sections: (Number of rounds depends on number of players per section)

Open  Rated.  This section is for experienced current USCF members who want to play rated games. (G/40;d5)

Under 1200 Rated.  This section is for current USCF members with a rating below 1200 who want to play rated games. (G/30;d5)

Open Unrated.  This section is for any players who want to play unrated games. (G/40;d0)

Scholastic Unrated.  This section is for new scholastic players who are undecided about acquiring a USCF membership. (G/30;d0)

Bughouse.  Game time of G/5;d0 minutes.

Awards:

Plaques for top 3 individuals in each rated or unrated section.  Medals for top 3 teams in bughouse section.

All players will receive a commemorative pin.

Entrance Fee:

No entrance fee, and lunch will be provided.

Click Here to Register

New USCF Membership Fees

 Here are the updated membership fees from the USCF.

2025 Blizzard Bowl

 

2025 Blizzard Bowl Tournament

 

Thank You "Sonwil" for hosting the Blizzard Bowl at your new Headquarters.

Mr. Wilson and his personal assistant (Mrs. Nicole) went above and beyond to accommodate this staple Chess Tournament. Our WNY Chess community Thanks You.

2024 Giving Thanks Tournament

 

November 23^rd 2024

A huge Thank You goes out to Linda Zybert for organizing and sponsoring the "GIVING THANKS CHESS TOURNAMENT"

2024 Tournament Schedule

 

 There has been a change of date for the November Giving Thanks Tournament. New Date is the 23RD.

"2024 BLIZZARD BOWL" presented by SONWIL

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March 9th, 2024 

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The Results are in the images....We are all winners.

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 Lets Celebrate Hispanic Culture Month

...CELEBREMOS...

Here are some images from our little tournament this past Saturday.

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Thank you all who came out and supported our Chess Community at the 2023 Spring Tournament.

Thank you Grand Island High School Administrators, Teachers and Coaches for sponsoring the game of Chess in Western NY. We could not do it with out your support.

Here are two images of our Open section and two Gentleman (Thomas Warner and Marijan Procyk) who have been a staple in our chess community for over 10 years. You guys are awesome. 

SONWIL Distribution Center presents the 10^TH annual

"BLIZZARD BOWL"

THANK YOU SONWIL

THANK YOU MR. WILSON

Here are some images of the Blizzard participants.

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