GCA Open G/45
(GA Senior & Women’s Open will be running concurrently)
*Top Collegiate Player wins the title - Georgia Collegiate Champion!*
Registration is capped at 90 Players
Format: 4-SS, G/45; d/5, Rds 10-12-2-4
Prizes: $630 guaranteed b/40 paid entries. 70% payout. Prize money will be mailed out or sent via paypal after the event, not paid out on-site. Prizes may increase with more entrants. You must leave your mailing address at the form provided onsite to receive your prize.
Sections: Championship (1800+): 100-75-55; U1800 85-65-45; U1400: 70-50-35; U1000: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Trophy to Collegiate Champion.
*players may play up a section if published rating is within 100 points of that section* (current rating may be considered by the TD)
Entry: $20 online before midnight Sept 26, $25 at the door.
On-site Registration: 8:30-9:30am (if not full). Registration ends 9:30 AM sharp. Late registrants may be forced to take a 1st round bye. 1st Rd 10 am
Free to FIDE-titles players, and USCF 2300+ with advance registration, EF deducted from prize.
Byes: 1 half-point bye available in any round, must declare before pairings are up for first round.
Parents: Minors and particularly children under the age of 13 are required to be under the supervision of a responsible adult for the duration of the event. The TDs and organizers do not count for this purpose. The GCA is not responsible for unsupervised children.
Please note: Current USCF membership required for all players. GCA membership required for GA residents. Sets and boards supplied. Please bring clocks.
Info: info@georgiachess.org. Full refund if canceled before pairings are up for the first round.
Tournament Coordinator: Parnell Watkins