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I hear question #1 already: "Wait. Timeout. Where IS this so-called Oskaloosa, anyway?"
I'm glad you asked!
It's right where you want it to be!!
20 minutes from Lawrence. 30 minutes from Topeka. 1 hour from St. Joseph, MO or Overland Park. It's even just 90 minutes from Manhattan!
So you all can totally play in this event without having to get up too early or drive home too late. See you there!
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Format: 4-SS (no eliminations).
Time Control: G/45; 15 second increment from move 1.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:15.
Rounds: 9:30 - 12:30 - 2:45 - 5:00.
One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.
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All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
All players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes, but all games will be rated and there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.
EARLY BIRD PRO SPECIAL: Open: $30 by 12:00A on 9/22
Pro Entry Fee: $35 by 12:00a on 10/5 or $40 at the door.
Amateur Entry Fee: $10 by 12:00a on 10/5 or $15 at the door.
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed):
Overall: $200 - 100.
U1600: $100 - 50
U1400: $50
All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.
Membership in the Kansas Chess Association is not required, but is recommended.
Memberships in both of the above organizations may be purchased at the tournament.
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Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
and again:
Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
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THINGS TO KNOW:
Food: There is pizza next door and an excellent coffee shop which I will totally vouch for about a 5 minute walk away, but there is no fast food in town and only a few restaurants.
However, we have a refrigerator to keep food and drinks in, and a microwave to cook it.
If pizza and/or pastries aren't your thing, pack a lunch. Be aware and be prepared!
Free Parking: Ample, both in lot and on street.
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Director will be available to play an optional rated game against the player who receives a bye during any round where there is an odd number of players.
Director will not paired normally, and will not be eligible for any cash prizes.
Contact Ken Sarner at r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com or (570)762-5093 with any questions