This is a 6 round event in two sections with games on Tuesdays. FACE MASKS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED but not required.  Don't forget!  You must keep your membership in USCF active to play. Renew online at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.   Each Round starts at 6:45 pm and the Club opens at 6:00.  Time control is Game/85 min. with 5 second delay in the Open section.  The Under 1000 section  is a Double Swiss where the players play two games against the same opponent.  The u1000 t/c is Game 40 min. with 5 second delay.  Two 1/2 point byes are available.  Byes should be requested by Sundays at 4:00 pm.  Last round byes must be requested before the start of Round 4. The entry fee is $40 and should be paid online.  Advance registration is strongly advised as there is a 68 player limit. . If you have trouble registering online contact us (John or Axel) and we can register you and you can pay the registration fee before round one starts. Players that don't register before the day of the tournament might not get a game in round one.  Cell phones are allowed but must be placed on vibrate. All players must be SGVCC members.   New memebers can pay Club dues ($30 per year) in person.  All prior memberships from our Sierra Madre location are still in good standing and will be honored. Prizes TBD based on entries. We meet at Altadena Community Church in Heicher Hall, located at 943 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91101 For more information contact John Wright at 626/864-5744 or at wright.john82@yahoo.com