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The Bluebonnet Chess Club Presents:
The Baton Rouge Junior Spring Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Format: 4-round, Swiss pairing system, non-elimination, rated by the US Chess Federation.
Time Control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay.
Sections: U400/Unrated, U800, and U1600. The sections were combined because there were too few registered participants in some sections. Participants are limited to those under 18 years old. If unrated, individuals may be placed in sections based on online ratings.
Byes: Two half-point byes are available upon request. All byes must be requested before round 3, with exceptions made for emergency situations.
Venue: EBR Bluebonnet Library, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Library rules require that a parent or guardian be on the premises for children under the age of 16 for the duration of the tournament.
Registration: Online until Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 8:00 am. On-site until the beginning of Round 2.
Check-in is between 9:00 am and 9:20 am. Round 1 pairings are to be generated promptly after check-in. Anyone arriving after pairings are made will be given a bye for the first round.
Players are requested to bring their own chess equipment (board, pieces, and clocks) if they have them. The tournament organizer has very limited equipment available.
Schedule: (times subject to change)
Entry fee: $10, cash only, on-site.
Discount: Show your EBR Library Card at the front desk for a $5 discount the morning of the tournament.
US Chess Federation Membership (required):
Contact: email Maddie Robison at maddierobison@gmail.com