Rising Star FIDE Classic

Martin Luther King Day Weekend

Jan 13-15, 2024  Sat, Sun, Mon

Location:

Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

Format: 6-round Swiss Style tournament

Time Controls:
     3-day Schedule: G/90;+30 for all rounds
     2-day Schedule: G/45;+10 for rounds 1-4, G/90;+30 for rounds 5-6

Five Sections:
     Premier (2000 and Up), FIDE Rated
     U2000 (1600-1999), FIDE Rated
     U1600 (1200-1599)
     U1200 (800-1199)
     U800 (100-799)
     In order to play up into the next section, you must be within 100 points or less of that section.
     There is a $15 play up fee.

Important:
     • USCF Regular ratings apply for all sections. Premier & U2000 sections will be FIDE rated.
     • USCF membership is required (may be purchased or renewed on site)
     • January 2024 USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility.
       Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
       eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
     • A maximum of three half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
       30 minutes before the round starts for Rds 1-3. Half-point byes for Rds 4-6 must be requested
       before the start of Round 3 and may not be revoked after Round 3 starts.
     • Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.
     • Special Side Event: Rising Star FIDE Blitz, Sunday, Jan 14 @ 7:30 pm

Prizes: $5000 Total Prize Fund (based on 100 entries):
       Premier: $1000/$500/$250, 1st U2200: $125
       U2000: $750/$375/$175, 1st U1800: $100
       U1600: $600/$300/$150, 1st U1400: $75
       U1200: $240/$180/$120, 1st U1000: $60
       U800:   Trophies to top 3, 1st U500

Schedule:
     3-Day Rounds: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm  Sat, Sun, & Mon
     2-Day Rounds:
          Sun:  Rd 1  10:00 am, Rd 2 12:15 pm, Rd 3 3:00 pm, Rd 4 5:15 pm
          Mon: Rd 5* 10:00 am, Rd 6   3:00 pm
          *Merge with 3-day Schedule

Entry Fees:
     Free entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM
     Premier Section: $100 early, $110 late, $125 on site.
     U2000 Section:     $90 early, $100 late, $115 on site.
     U1600 Section:     $75 early,   $85 late, $100 on site.
     U1200 Section:     $60 early,   $70 late,   $85 on site.
     U800 Section:       $45 early,   $55 late,   $70 on site.

Re-entries: 3-day players may re-enter into the 2-day schedule before 9:15 am on Sunday
                    Re-entry fees: Premier: $35; U2000: $30; U1600: $25; U1200: $20; U800: $15

Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Classic Registration
Early online registration is available on or before Jan 5th for the 3-day or Jan 6th for the 2-day.
Late online registration is available on or before Jan 12th for the 3-day or Jan 13 for the 2-day.
On-site registration is available on or before 9:30 am on Jan 13th for 3-day or 9:30 am on Jan 14 for 2-day
Late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any rounds that are missed.

Note: The Mesa DoubleTree Hotel is sold out during that weekend. Please book other accommodations if you are staying overnight.

Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.

Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; Email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com