2300 SW 30th St
Topeka, KS 66611
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First, a note: There is absolutely no food permitted in the Temple (Water is fine). There are no exceptions. This is a condition of our being allowed to use the site. There are plenty of restaurants in the area, so please plan to eat at one of them, or in your vehicle. Please do not be the person who gets us kicked out of the place.
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Format: 4-SS (no eliminations). Accelerated Pairings used if appropriate.
Time Control: G/45; +15.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:15.
Rounds: 9:30 - 12:15 - 2:30 - 4:45.
Players who register in advance do not need to arrive early.
One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.
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All players will compete in the same section, however:
All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
All players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes, but there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.
All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.
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EARLY BIRD PRO SPECIAL: Open: $30 by 12:00A on 4/5
Pro Entry Fee: $35 in advance after 4/5 or $40 at the door.
Amateur Entry Fee: $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed):
Overall: $200 - 100.
U1600 (Pro Unrated Eligible): $100 - 50
U1200 (No Unrated): $50
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Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
and again:
Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
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THINGS TO KNOW:
Food: There are ample restaurants in the immediate area, but, again, there is absolutely no food permitted in the Temple. No exceptions. Please be prepared to eat at one of them, or elsewhere, but not in the Temple where we are playing.
Free Parking: Ample, both in lot and on street.
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Director will be available to play an optional rated game against the player who receives a bye during any round where there is an odd number of players.
Director will not paired normally, and will not be eligible for any cash prizes.
Contact r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com or (570)762-5093 with any questions