$80 QUADS
Time: Doors open from 9.00am. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins 9:00am-9:30am.

Quad: 3 RR; G/40 d5; Rd 1 – 10:00 a.m. Rd 2 – 11:30 a.m. Rd 3 – 1.00 p.m.

Scholastic: Swiss 5 Rounds (G/25 d5), Rd 1 – 10:00 a.m. Rd 2 – 11:00 a.m.  Rd 3 – 12.00 Noon   Rd 4 – 1 p.m. Rd 5 - 2p.m.

 
Registration:
•    9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. on the tournament day for last-minute entries. 

    (If you are running late, please text me Full name & Valid USCF id to (979) 270-1249.
•    Must be a member of USCF (United States Chess Federation) to play. Join USCF now at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.
•    Preregister by sending your name and USCF ID and which section you would like to play to pennetiv@gmail.com.

 Sections:
•    Open
•    Scholastic
 

Format:
•    Quads (Group of 4 players - each player plays each other player - 3 games total). In case of extra players, the lowest rated quad will be a Swiss.

•    Time control: G/40; d5 (Players get 40 minutes each, with a 5-second delay for each move)
•    Rounds: Round 1 at 10:00am; Round 2 at 11:30am; Round 3 at 1PM. Rounds 2 and 3 may start sooner if all games in the previous round are finished and players agree.

• Scholastic: Swiss 4 Rounds (G/25 d5), Rd 1 – 10:00 a.m. Rd 2 – 11:00 a.m.  Rd 3 – 12.00 Noon   Rd 4 – 1 p.m.

Entry Fee:
•    Open: $25  (Early EF: $23, Late EF: $28, On-Site EF: $30)
•    Scholastic: $15 (Early EF: $13, Late EF: $18,  On-Site EF: $20)

 Prizes:
•    Open: $80 to winner (Ties split evenly)
•    Scholastic: Trophies for Top 5 Players.

Don't miss out on this exciting tournament! We look forward to seeing you there.

ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO TEXT, CALL, EMAIL. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH NAME, USCF ID, & RATING AT:

(979) 270-1249                 pennetiv@gmail.com                 www.tricitychessacademy.com

We have a good group of players that have a great time and play great chess. We provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all players. We also have free snacks!