Back to School Block Party Tournament

Saturday, September 14, 2024

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parking-lot-palooza-back-to-school-block-party-tickets-999558786237?aff=bcbdmv

Location:             Bryant Street Market

                               670 Rhode Island Avenue NE

                                Washington D.C, 20002

A US Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament for adults and students.

IMPORTANT - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Tournament details

Sections:              1.) Open (adults and all ages),

2.) K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12

You may play in sections with ages higher than yours but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds/games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45;d5 (45 minutes per side, 5-second delay per move).

Schedule: Check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Awards:

• Open section (based on 20+ entries): 1st = $200, 2nd = $75, $3rd = $50, U1600 = $50
• Scholastic sections: Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. Top girl trophy for each section.
  • K-12: Trophies plus 1st = $50, 2nd = $30, 3rd = $20
  • K-8: Trophies plus 1st = $35, 2nd = $25, 3rd = $15
  • K-5: Trophies plus 1st = $25, 2nd = $20, 3rd = $10
  • K-3: Trophies plus 1st = $15, 2nd = $10, 3rd = $5
  • K-1: Trophies only

Entry fee: Please pay at the door upon check-in.

• Open section: $35
• Scholastic sections:
  • $25 - Standard rate
  • $40 - Supporter rate comparable to Maryland and Virginia tournaments, enabling you to contribute to DC State Chess Federation’s mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities to all.
  • $5 - Access rate; available for all for whom a higher entry fee is an obstacle.

Register at: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4974

Please register early! No onsite registration!
Registration closes on 9/13 at 9 pm!

Please email vaughn_bennett@yahoo.com or text (202) 557-9516 for more information.
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Sponsored by: DC State Chess Federation and MRP Realty

About the DC State Chess Federation

The DC State Chess Federation provides accessible and affordable opportunities for all children, adults, and seniors to learn and play chess in and around the District of Columbia, particularly people of color who are historically underrepresented in chess, and to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds.