September Rising Star FIDE Rapid

Saturday, September 7th, 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 (1199 and Under)
     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 join or renew here: USCF join or renew or on site).
     • FIDE ID required (may be requested here: FIDE ID Request or on site).
     • September 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 rounds 1-2. Half-point byes for rounds 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, Sep 4th; $35 on or before Fri, Sep 6th, $40 on-site Sat, Sep 7th.

Re-entry: Players may re-enter after 1st or 2nd round with half-point byes for previous rounds.
                 Re-entry fees: $5 after round 1, $10 after round 2.

Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Rapid Registration
Early online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST September 4th.
Late online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST September 5th.
On-site registration is until 8:30 am on September 7th.
Late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any rounds that are missed.

Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, Az, 85210
Please follow this link for the Rising Star Chess group rate to register online: Rising Star Chess Group Rate
Group rate: $105/night + tax for single or double occupancy. $15/night for each additional adult. Free parking and internet.
Phone Reservations: You can call (480) 833-5555 and give the the Group code: "RSA"
You should make any reservations on or before August 31st to receive these discount room rates.

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