Location:
The Marcus Lindsey United Methodist Church
801 East Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
US Chess Membership is Required.
One Section - USCF Rated
5 Rounds SS; G/25+5 (Clocks will be set with 25 minutes per player, and a 5 second increment that adds time back after each move). Accelerated pairings may be used at tournament director discretion.
$20
Register Online.
Prize: (1st Place); $100 Minimum (2nd Place); $40 Minimum
This is a qualifying event for the 2025 Kentucky Closed Championship. The top Kentucky player who has not already qualified will receive an invitation to this event. More information can be found here: 2025 KY Closed Championship.
Unrated players: In lieu of a published regular rating, the tournament director reserves the right to use live regular or quick USCF ratings for pairing and prize eligibility purposes. For this event, unrated players are eligible for all prizes.
Onsite Registration and Check-In: 9:00am-9:45am
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Anticipated End Time: 4:00 PM
Round 1 - 10:00 AM
Round 2 - 11:10 AM
Round 3 - 12:20 PM
Round 4 - 1:30 PM
Round 5 - 2:30 PM
Players must check in before 9:45am or otherwise contact the Chief Tournament Director to ensure they are paired for Round 1.
Players arriving after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (1 max).
Boards, pieces, and clocks are provided.
The Chief Tournament Director is Daro Mott
daromott@gmail.com; (502) 608 - 3577.