(Dates). The tournament begins at 7 pm.
3 Rounds, G/60 d30.
3 Sections: 1800+, 1400+, and U1400. Capacity is 72 players.
Entry fee is $20 and prizes are based on classes. 1st place if a class has at least 4 players and is $60, 2nd place if a class has at least 6 players and is $30. Classes will be combined if one has less than 4 players and prize amount/number may increase with more entries.
1800+: Must be rated at least 1800. Prize classes available are Master, Expert, and Class A.
1400+: Must be rated between 1400 and 1799. Prize classes available are Class B and Class C.
U1400: Must be rated under 1400 or Unrated. Prize classes available are Class D to Class J / Unrated.
Official USCF (Month) published ratings are used. Players must play in their appropriate section with very limited exceptions.
Registration closes at 6:30 pm.
1 half point bye is available any round but only available for the final round if requested before the start of Round 2. You will automatically receive one half point byes if registering for Round 2.
40 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. However if you reverse a bye for the final round and win the game, for score purposes (not for rating purposes of course) for prizes it will be considered as a draw.
Please view the home page for the location of the club and to contact for questions.
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