Central Nebraska Chess Club

Fall Classic Chess Tournament 2023

 

Saturday August 12th, 2023, 9:00am – 4:45 pm

Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, Ne.

Niobrara Room, Upstairs Meeting Room

 

Format:           USCF Section:            3 Round Swiss System

                        Scholastic Section:     4-6 Round Swiss System

                        Casual Section           4-6 Round Swiss System

 

Time Control: USCF Section:           40 minutes delay 5 seconds

                        Scholastic Section:    10 minute delay 5

                        Casual Section:         10 minutes                          

                                                                                     

Check in and on-site Registration: 9:00 am – 9:45 am

 

Rounds: USCF Section: To play in this section, the player must have a current USCF membership. To sign up for a Membership please reach out to me centralnebraskachessclub@gmail.com at least a week before the tournament. Please be signed up before the tournament to expedite check in. We will be offering players to sign up for USCF the day of the tournament.

  • Round 1 will start at 10:00 am

                      —Lunch—

  • Round 2 will start at 12:45 pm
  • Round 3 will start at 2:45 pm (Round 3 time may change)

 

Scholastic Section:

Round times announced at the tournament. Lunch Break will be announced too.

Scholastic Section may be divided by age based on participation.

 

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in the USCF Rated, and Scholastic Sections.

 

Casual Section:

Round times announced at the tournament. Lunch Break will be announced too.

 

Entry Fee:      USCF Section:            $25

                        Scholastic Section:     $5

                        Casual Section:          Free

 

All Players and spectators including children must show proper etiquette and sportsmanship.

 

Contact: Eric Ring centralnebraskachessclub@gmail.com with any questions.

 

USCF membership- will be required for the USCF Rated Section. USCF Rules will be followed.

Half-point byes- available upon registration. Notation is required for the USCF Section

 

Equipment: Players are encouraged to bring their own sets and chess clocks. Limited sets and clocks might be available. Download a chess clock app from chess.com or your app store if needed.

 

Children: must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

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