March Rising Star FIDE Rapid
Saturday, Mar 16th, 2024
Location:
Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
Format: 4-round Swiss tournament
Time Control: G/50;+5
Six Sections:
Open (2000 and Up) FIDE Rated
Class A (1800-1999) FIDE Rated
Class B (1600-1799) FIDE Rated
Class C (1400-1599) FIDE Rated
Class D (1200-1399) FIDE Rated
U1200 (100-1199)
Players within 100 points of rating floor of a higher section may play up for an additional $5.
Important:
• All sections USCF dual-rated.
• Open, Class A, Class B, Class C & Class D sections will be FIDE Rapid rated.
• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed on site)
• FIDE ID required (may be requested here: FIDE ID Request or on site.)
• March 2024 USCF Regular 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 two half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
30 minutes before the round starts for Rds 1-2. Half-point byes for Rds 3-4 must be requested
before the start of Round 2 and may not be revoked after Round 2 starts.
• Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.
Prizes: $900 Prize Fund (based on 80 entries):
Open: 1st -- $120, 2nd -- $90, 3rd -- $60, 1st U2200: $30
Class A: 1st -- $90, 2nd -- $60, 3rd -- $45
Class B: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
Class C: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
Class D: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
U1200: Trophies for top 3, and 1st U800
Schedule: Round times: Rd 1: 9:00 am, Rd 2: 11:15 am, Rd 3: 1:30 pm, Rd 4: 3:45 pm
Entry Fees: $30 on or before Wed, Mar 13th; $35 on or before Fri, Mar 15th, $40 on-site Sat.
Re-entry: Players may re-enter after 1st or 2nd round with half-point byes for previous rounds.
Re-entry fees: $5 after Rd 1, $10 after Rd 2.
Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Rapid Registration
Early online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST Mar 13.
Late online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST Mar 15.
On-site registration is until 8:30 am on Mar 16.
Late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any rounds that are missed.
Hotel: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210
Group rate: $239/night + tax for single or double occupancy. $15/night for each additional adult. Free parking and internet.
Reservations: Call (480) 844-6013 and ask for "Rising Star Chess" group rate.
Note: If the group rate or preferred room type is unavailable, contact us at (480) 390-9528. We can usually get you the group rate and/or room choice right up until you check-in as long as you don't use a 3rd-party booking agency.
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