CHESS ZONE MAY SATURDAY CLASSICThree rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
One OPEN section with class prizes: CHAMPIONSHIP: CLASS B and above (rated 1600+): 1st — $500 2nd — $200 RESERVE: Class C, D, E (rated between 1000 and 1599). 1st — $250 2nd — $125 BOOSTER (U1000): Rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $100 (+trophy) 2nd — $50 “Special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50. Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Accelerated parings used at TD discretion. Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated. Entry Fee: $50.00 if pre-registered by 5/20; $60 by 5/25; $65.00 on-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 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. “Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 2 only). Option must be requested before the close of registration. |