BCM July Swiss

July 10, 17, 24, 31. The tournament begins at 7 pm.

4 Rounds, G/60 d30.

2 Sections: 1800+ and U1800. Capacity is 30 players each section.

1800+: Must be rated at least 1800. Entry fee is $30. Prizes are $480 b/20: $300-$120-$60. Standard Swiss or Standard Accelerated.

U1800: Must be rated under 1800 or Unrated. Entry fee is $5. No prizes. All Rounds Accelerated.

Official USCF July published ratings are automatically used. However if your most recent rating was at least 1800 on or after June 10 then you may register for the 1800+ section by putting 1800 as the rating which will be used for pairings. Sections may be adjusted only if necessary.

Cash or Check.

Registration starting at a specific round closes the day of that round at 6:30 pm.

2 half point byes are available any round but only available for the final round if requested before the start of Round 3. You will automatically receive one or two half point byes if registering after Round 1 and 2 respectively.

20 sets are available. Some players may need to bring their own set if there are over 40 players. Scoresheets are provided for all.

Tournament follows all standard USCF rules except for the following.

The first illegal move gives two minutes to your opponent. The second illegal move loses the game. This follows FIDE.

Placing a pawn on the last rank without converting it and hitting the clock counts as an illegal move. This also follows FIDE.

Failure to show up after 30 minutes (instead of 1 hour) will result in a forfeit loss.

Byes for all rounds are reversible.

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