2009 U.S. Women's Championship - Schedule of Events
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Invitations and more information:
- Queens of Jazz Concert
- Opening Day Events
- Playing in the Dark: A Collision of Art and Chess
- Bounty Blitz
- Opening Ceremony
- Daily Rounds
- Closing Ceremony and Reception
OCT
02
Friday - Queens of Jazz Concert
An Intimate Evening with Singer, Composer, Arranger and Tony nominee, Ann Hampton Callaway and Special guest, Denise Thimes6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
VIP Reception with Denise Thimes
7:00 pm
General Admission
7:30 pm
Denise Thimes
8:30 pm
Ann Hampton Callaway
10:00 pm
VIP After Party
OCT
03
Saturday - 2009 U.S Women’s Championship Opening Day
Opening Events at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis - (click here to view invitation)2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Afternoon of Adult and Kids Events including a Blindfold Simul, Bounty Blitz and Hula Chess
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Playing in the Dark: A Collision of Art and Chess
7:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
- Opening Remarks and Program
- Drawing of the Colors
- Announce all the Rounds Pairing
- Opening Remarks and Program
- Drawing of the Colors
- Announce all the Rounds Pairing
OCT
04
Sunday - Opening Day of the Tournament
OCT
05
Monday
OCT
06
Tuesday
OCT
07
Wednesday
OCT
08
Thursday
OCT
09
Friday - Players' Rest Day
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast with Players’ at Siteman Cancer Center
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Player's simul at Sci-Fest - St. Louis Science Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Players’ lunch at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Simul at Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Simul at King of Glory
OCT
10
Saturday
OCT
11
Sunday
OCT
12
Monday
OCT
13
Tuesday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Round 9 (Final)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Possible Tie Breaker
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closing Ceremony and Reception at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel - Zodiac Room
OCT
14
Wednesday - A Game of Chance
2009 U.S. Women’s Champion vs. Special Guest - A Game of Chance