2000 NSC

Congratulations to the new
(and first-ever three-time)
National Champion, Joe Edley

Live Results

Prizewinners

Final Standings by Division

Individual Player Records

Color Commentary by Sherrie Saint John

Tournament Photos by Sherrie Saint John

Featured Games

Background Information

Overview	August 5th-10th, 2000 Six divisions, thirty-one rounds, more than $89,000 in prizes. Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin Street, Providence, R.I.
Accessibility	Fully Wheelchair-Accessible The tournament site is fully accessible to wheelchairs, and designated handicapped parking is available.
Registration	Entry Form Online REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Accommodation	Providence Biltmore Hotel SOLD OUT!
Transportation	Getting to Providence and the NSC T.F. Green Airport (Providence): 12 minutes. Logan Airport (Boston): 52 minutes. Amtrak, MBTA (Boston commuter rail). Bonanza Bus Lines, Greyhound Lines. I-95 Exit 22.
Schedule	What's Happening Each Day Saturday: Registration, Organisational Meetings, Reception Sunday: Rounds 1-7 Monday: Rounds 8-14 Tuesday: Rounds 15-21 Wednesday: Rounds 22-28 Thursday: Rounds 29-31
Format	Who Plays Whom Six divisions divided by July rating at 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300 and 1100. Players may play up by one division, and may use peak January to July rating in doing so. Pairings similar to the 1998 NSC.
Prizes	Over $89,000! Prizes for top finishers, Biggest Comeback, Flashiest Bingo, Tuff Luck, Highest-Placing Senior, Best Record Days 3 and 4 (Lower Half), Low Win, High Game, High Loss, High Play and Best Strategic Play.
Merchandise	T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Baseball Caps All NSC 2000 merchandise is available for sale through the WORD GEAR catalog.
History	Past National Champions Champions and prizewinners from all past twelve National Championships.
Staff	Brought to You by All 35 of Us The biggest NSC Committee ever, for the biggest NSC ever.

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