THIS IS NOT A GCA EVENT
4SS, G/25,d5
5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players.
ROUND TIMES: First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3.
Nonrated Section: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While all the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. Unrated/new players may also play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated.
3 Scholastic-Only Rated Sections - Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Players with a USCF membership but without a rating, can play in the Under 400. Players will be in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director.
Open Section: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section.
Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion.
ENTRY FEE: Early entry received through 5th January is $35. Registration $40 from 5th January through 15th January.
Late registration after 15th is $45
Same day registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Later sign ups may receive a ½ round one bye.
REGISTRATION: Click HERE, fill out the form, and pay via Zelle to m.mohua@gmail.com
BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.
PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC sections and cash prize for adult section
FOOD: – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch.
Sets, boards, and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible.
CONTACT mohar.chess@gmail.com or 7708158221 FOR QUESTIONS