4-SS, 3 Sections.
Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.
Trophies: 1st thru 3rd places; Top Unrated.
Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.
Trophies: 1st thru 3rd places; Top Unrated.
Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated.
Trophies: 1st thru 3rd places; Top Unrated.
All: Open to players in grades K thru 8. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal.
Time Control: G/30; d10
Schedule: Rds. 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm.
Entry Fee: $35 (online registration only – no registration at tournament site). Field is limited to first 75 entries. Registration deadline is Nov. 23. All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration.
Online Registration:
https://www.chessregister.com/events?sel_evtype=ACTIVE&sel_evcls=PAID&sel_state=GA
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one) -- must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time.
”Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only). Option must be requested at time of registration.
Hotel Room Reservations:
Chess rate: $125 per night breakfast included per two per room plus free parking must register on or before October 29, 2024, to guarantee rate.
The reservation link for 2024 Georgia Open Scholastics is
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/gachesstournamentnovember/.
The rest is the same except the group code is GC2.
If guest will want to make a reservation over the phone then they have to call the main reservation line at +1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) and request to make a reservation under the group code GC2 .
Players must bring clocks. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players. Sets and boards are supplied by the Georgia Chess Association.
Entries & Information: www.georgiachess.org/event-TBD; gaclass@georgiachess.com.