The 2024 Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational will be held online from 1-2 June by combining elements from the past in-person and online events.
The event will only be open to female players with USA residence, born on or after January 1, 2005;
Each State Federation can nominate up to two representatives;
The winner of each girls’ section of the 2023 SPFNO;
Limited number of personal invitations
The event will have two stages:
Main Event: Players will play in a 6-round Swiss event on Day 1
Play-off: Top 4 players then move onto a Play-off on Day 2: a single elimination bracket with 2-game matches and possible Armageddon to break the tie.
Games will be broadcasted here: https://www.chess.com/events/info/2024-susan-polgar-foundation-girls-invitational
Event Overview
Event date: Saturday, June 1
Event start time: 12:00 pm ET / 11:00 am CT / 9:00 am PT
One open section, 6-round Swiss tournament
Games will be USCF Online regular rated
25’ + 5” time control
Games will be played on chess.com:
The tournament director will be starting the games: players do not need to challenge each other, or “join” a tournament.
Players need to be on www.chess.com/play/online and wait for their game to start.
Standings and match information will be available in a Google Sheet.
Players must adhere to the Fair Play Regulations outlined below.
Play-off Overview
Event date: Sunday, June 2
Event start time: 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT
4-player Single elimination bracket
2 games per match
Games will be USCF Online regular rated
25’ + 5” time control
Prizes
Cash Prizes
$1,500 total in cash scholarship to be used towards any chess activity.
$600 – First place
$400 – Second place
$200 – Third place
$100 – Fourth place
$100 prize to the top finisher under 13 years old (born after January 1, 2011)
$100 under 10 years old (born after January 1, 2014).
** Prizes will be paid via PayPal or Zelle. If a player doesn’t have PayPal, the cost for the wire transfer will be deducted from the winning.
Scholarships
Champion **: Webster University Scholarship * ($24,000 per year x 4 years = $96,000 value)*
2nd place: Webster University Scholarship * ($18,000 + per year x 4 years = $72,000 value)*
3rd place: Webster University Scholarship * ($15,000 + per year x 4 years= $60,000 value)*
4th place: Webster University Scholarship * ($12,000 + per year x 4 years= $48,000 value)*
The scholarships to Webster University must be exercised no later than Fall of 2026, and are not transferable. These scholarships cannot be combined with other academic scholarships, or stacked. If players won scholarships in past events, they can choose to exercise the highest one. Regular academic admission criteria apply.
Information for State Affiliates
Please nominate players via the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/Uy8ufGjPQUd1Ayb57
Deadline to nominate: Wednesday, May 22
Contact Details
Tournament Organizer:
Susan Polgar Foundation
Email: polgarcommittee@gmail.com
Chief Tournament Director:
NTD, IA Judit Sztaray
Cell: +1-919-265-7560
Email: judit.sztaray@gmail.com
