1. Dates & Location
Six Wednesdays in January & February 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12
Location: Growth Chess Center 974 W Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590
2. Tournament Format:
Tournament Format: Individual Swiss
Total Rounds: 6 (1 round each Wednesday night)
Round Times: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Time Control: G/60+30 (Game in 60 minutes with 30 second increment on each move.)
3. Byes
Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate that evening, but would like to stay in the tournament.
A maximum of two half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
Round 1-4 byes must be requested prior to the pairing of the round. Pairings usually are posted shortly after noon on Tuesday, the day before the round.
Round 5-6 byes must be requested before start of Round 3. Round 6 bye is irrevocable to prevent possible prize-fund manipulations.
Late registrations will receive a half-point bye for any missed round, up to a total of two rounds.
4. Prizes -- $1000 based on 40 paid entries. Prizes will increase proportionally after 40 entries.
Top U1000 $100
Biggest Upset $50 guaranteed
5. Prize Fund -- $1000 based on 40 paid entries
Please allow a week for processing prize checks.
Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Growth Chess will be providing a 1099 form.
Max Capacity: 60
6. Registration for Both Sections -- Including Single Game Option!
$5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.
Click here to register: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MACCEW25
Any questions? Email us info@growthchess.com
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