NOTE: Only the top 4 player(s) from each team are being used for the standings/prizes
DATE & TIME: Saturday, August 24, 2024 Round 1 at 1:00PM, Subsequent rounds ASAP
LOCATION: Play More Chess Academy, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
TIME CONTROL: G/25,d5 Students K-12, of all levels are welcome, including new first-time tournament players. This is a Quads tournament. Players will be placed in groups of four (quads) based on USCF regular rating and will play against others of similar rating levels. Estimated round times 1:00pm, 1:55pm, 2:50pm. Tournament is expected to finish by ~3:30-3:45pm with a brief awards ceremony.
EVENT FORMAT/SECTIONS: Quads - students placed into groups of four by their US Chess regular rating to ensure closer matchups.
BYES: No byes permitted as this a three round tournament. All participants are expected to complete all of their games (three rounds)
ENTRY FEE: $25-40 (Discounts for early entry and for Hamden Chess Club members)
PRIZES: Trophies for player(s) in each quad who achieve at least 2 points out of 3. (i.e 1 point for each game won; 1/2 point for each game drawn, 0 point for each game lost). There will be no computer calculated tie-breaks. Chess medals for all other players within each quad.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4579
ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry discounted fee deadline: Thursday 11:59PM (Thursday before tournament); Regular entry deadline: Saturday 11:00AM (Saturday - day of tournament). No on-site registration.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES: All players must be current members of US Chess to register for this tournament (go to USCHESS.org to join or renew your USCF membership/membership ID number). Must register for HCC tournaments in advance - first registered, first served (space is limited). Participants must be students grades K-12. Chess sets, DGT3000 clocks and scoresheets provided. No need to bring anything-must use our chess sets and clocks. Quad tournament players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event-participants must plan to play all three rounds!
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT: If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email: info@playmorechess.com. A request for a refund may be made no later than Thursday, 11:59PM (early entry deadline). Refunds for this tournament must be requested by email and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee to cover administrative and credit card processing charges.. For contact during the event please email: info@playmorechess.com as PMCA phone will be silenced.