NOTE: Only the top 4 player(s) from each team are being used for the standings/prizes
DATE & TIME: Friday, November 22, 2024 Round 1 at 6:00PM, 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. Tournament is expected to finish by ~8:30-8:45pm 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/5165
ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry discounted fee deadline: Wednesday 11:59PM (Wednesday before tournament); Regular entry deadline: Friday, 4:00PM (Friday - 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 Wednesday, 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.
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