This is a 4 round event in three sections with games on Tuesdays. The 3 Sections are: +1800, u1800, and u1200. If they choose, a player may play in a higher section if they are witinn 100 pointa of the cutoff for that section. For example, a player rated 1100 can play in the u1800 section since it has a cutoff of 1200.  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 all three sections.   One 1/2 point bye is available.  Last round byes must be requested before the start of Round 3. The entry fee is $30 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 and we can register you and you can pay the registration fee before Round 1 starts. 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