ICEA 2024 November OTB Chess Tournament [Nov. 9th]

Tournament Date: Saturday, Nov. 9th, 2024

Location: 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Sections / Format / Time Control:

• 1600+ Section: 4 Round SS,  G/45;+5

• 1000+ Section: 4 Round SS,  G/45;+5 
• U1000 Section: 3 Double Rounds SS, G/30;+5 (each player plays x2 games Black/White Vs. same opponent)

Round Time:

• 1000+ / 1600+: 9am / 11am / 2pm / 4pm
• U1000: 9am / 11am / 2pm

Play-up Policy:

1. play-up option is available to players within 100 USCF rating points of the section they want to play in.
2. If you’re an unrated player who hasn’t played any rated games yet, you’ll need to start with the U1000 section. Keep in mind that your rating will be provisional within your first 25 rated games, and we’ll use your provisioned rating for section eligibility.

Entry Fee:

$25 (Early Bird by Oct 31st) / $35 (After Oct 31st)

(2000+ Players play for free: fill this form to claim the free entry)

Note:

1. Email to chess@icea1.org to request byes in advance if you need to miss any rounds. One half-point bye available for 1600+ & 1000+ sections (0-point bye for the last round).
2. Players should bring their own sets & clocks & pencils & scoresheets.
3. We will use November 2024 supplement (or most recent) ratings for the pairing.
4. TDs reserve the right to adjust ratings and the sections in unusual circumstances.

PRIZES (70% of collection goes to Prize Fund): 

for each section:

6-10 Players: Top 3 players

11-20 Players: Top 4 Players

20-30 Players: Top 5 Players

30-40 Players: Top 6 Players

(If the 1000+ or 1600+ sections have less than 6 players, we might combine two sections as OPEN section and use McMahon or Accelarated pairing)

Check here for more details or any updates about ICEA Chess USCF-rated OTB Chess Tournaments.