April 7th - CHESS ZONE APRIL BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP Five double rounds (10 total games; play each opponent twice as white and black), Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40 Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 – $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 – $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 – $25; U1000: $25
Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated. Entry Fee: $25.00 by 3/31; $30.00 by 4/7; $35 at the site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 2:00 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must please check in by 2:45 pm. Rounds: Round 1 starts at 3:00 PM; rounds 2-5 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 5:30 PM. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. |