This is a tournament open to all ages including for out of state players. Held on the same day and time and place as the Northwest Mississippi Chess Jamboree K-12 event.
Location: Forest E. Wyatt Center, Delta State University, 1003 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38733
Date: Saturday, November 16
Check In: No later than 8:30 AM
These are officially rated US Chess tournaments organized by the Mississippi Chess Association and run in coordination with the host site. US Chess membership is required and student membership is available at uschess.org. Out of state players are welcome.
Entry Fee: $20 by 8 PM day 11/15, $30 after.
All chess equipment will be provided.
All players are required to take manual notation using scoresheets provided by the tournament director.
This Swiss System tournament for all ages has one section.
Schedule: 4 Rounds no elimination. All rounds will be played 30 minutes for each player with a 15 second increment.
Round Times: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:15 PM, may accelerate as possible. Players will be allowed a minimum 10 minute rest break between rounds.
Cash prizes based on 80% of entries.
One half-point bye only is available and must be requested before the start of the tournament. No half-point byes available for round 4.
Any questions? Contact Douglas Stewart via e-mail at douglas@pobox.com or text/call 601-260-6087