ICEA 2025 January OTB Chess Tournament [Jan. 11th]

Tournament Date: Saturday, Jan. 11th, 2024

Location: 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Sections / Format / Time Control:

• 2000+ Section: 4 Round SS,  G/45;+5
• 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:

• 2000+/ 1600+ / 1000+: 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, provisioned rating could be used for section eligibility as well.

Entry Fee:

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

(2100+ Rated 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 2000+ / 1600+ / 1000+ sections (0-point bye for the last round).
2. Players should bring their own sets & clocks & pencils & scoresheets.
3. We will use January 2024 supplement (or most recent) ratings for the pairing.
4. TDs reserve the right to adjust ratings and the sections in unusual circumstances.

Cash Prizes
(Payouts will be based on the number of entries per section):

• 6–10 players: Top 3 players
• 11–20 players: Top 4 players
• 21–30 players: Top 5 players
• 31–40 players: Top 6 players

(If a section has fewer than 6 players, it will be combined with the closest appropriate section.)

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