Event:  The February Fortress (USCF-rated; 4SS; G30,d5; In-Person)
Date:  Saturday, February 26, 2022    (Snow date: Sun. Feb 27)
Location:  Play More Chess Academy, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
Start time: First round starts at 1:00pm   (Check-in: 12:45pm)  Expected to last 4.5 or 5 hours
Description: 

• 4 Round Swiss Tournament; G/30, d5
• Dual rated:  USCF Regular and Quick Rated (USCF membership required to register)
• Two Sections:  Open and U1500
• Entry fee:  $25-$40;  (Discounts for Early entry and Hamden Chess Club members).  Early entry discount deadline Thu midnight; Regular entry deadline Sat 11:00am. No on site registration.
• Projected Prizes: $300 (based on 16 entries). Open: $120 for 1st; $60 for 2nd; Under1500: $80 for 1st; $40 for 2nd
• Chess sets and clocks provided
• Town of Hamden currently requires masks at indoor gatherings.  No spectators.
• Byes:  One half-point bye may be taken for any round you cannot attend.  Must be requested by one hour prior to start of tournament. 
• Email: info@playmorechess.com

Refunds:  Refunds and transfers must be requested at least 24 hours before the event.  The amount of the entry fee, less payment processing/card transaction fees that we pay for the entry, will be refunded.  Alternatively, you may request entry fee to be transferred to the following month's tournament without penalty.