Rising Star Chess
presents the

2nd Annual
Arizona Thanksgiving U800

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location:

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

Format: 6-round Swiss

Time Control: G/30;+5

One Section: Open (open to players under 800 and unrated players)

Important:
     • USCF rated.
     • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)
     • November USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes.
       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.
     • Boards, sets, scoresheets AND clocks will be provided.

Prizes: Trophies for Top 3 and 1st U500

Entry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site

Online Registration: Arizona Thanksgiving U800
Early online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed, Nov 26.
Late online registration until 11:59 pm MST, Fri, Nov 28.
On-site registration until 9:00 am MST, Sat, Nov 29.
A maximum of three half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
immediately before the start of round 3. Half-point byes for rounds 3 thru 6 must be requested
before the start of round 3 and may not be revoked after round 3 starts.

Schedule: Sat: Rd 1 10:00 am, Rd 2 11:30 pm, Rd 3 1:00 pm, Rd 4 3:00 pm, Rd 5 4:30 pm, Rd 6 6:00 pm

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