Flathead Valley Summer Open

DATE & TIME:  Saturday, July 13, 2024;  Check-in: 9:00 AM; Round Times: 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM; 2:30 PM; 5:00 PM; 7:30 PM

LOCATION:  Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 US Highway 93 South, Kalispell MT 59901

TIME CONTROL:  G/60; d5 (USCF Rated – Regular)

EVENT FORMAT: 5 Round Swiss  

ELIGIBILITY:   A current USCF membership is required to register for this tournament (go to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess to join or renew). This tournament is open to all players, including Unrated. 

Players must bring their own clocks. Tournament boards will be provided.

BYES:  Maximum one half-point bye in any round, must commit to a bye before round 2 is paired.

ENTRY FEE:  $10 cash at the door

PRIZES:  $400 Prize Pool (w/ at least 20 Players) - $180 for 1st Place, $120 for 2nd Place, $70 for 3rd Place. $30 for Best Under 1400 Rating. Prizes may be adjusted depending on number of players

TIES: Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opposition, Modified Median.

SECTIONS: Open

REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRY LIST:  Registered Player List

ENTRY DEADLINE:  9:00AM day of tournament

WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:  If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email:   info@flatheadvalleychess.org