The Philly September Action (In Person)
Tournament
The Philly September Action (In Person)
Rounds
4
Start Date
09/18/2021
End Date
09/18/2021
Sections
Action Only (Open Section) (7)
Action Only (Under 1500 Section) (3)
Action (Open Section) and Blitz (2)
Action (Under 1500 Section) and Blitz (2)
Blitz Only (2)
Players
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Tournament Information

The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square

1701 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, September 18th at 4 pm (action) and 1:15 pm (blitz)

 

4 PM Action Tournament Information:

  • Location: Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square on 1701 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • 4 round Swiss tournament.
  • USCF regular and quick rated. Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay.
  • Saturday, September 18th, 4 pm to approximately 8:30 pm.
  • Entry fee: $30 on or before Tuesday 9/14, $35 on or before Friday 9/17, $40 on Saturday 9/18 (on-site registration is allowed, registration for round one closes at 3:45 pm on Saturday).
  • Two Sections: Open and Under 1500
  • PRIZES: $100 for 1st in Open; $50 for 1st in U1500.
  • We will have enough chess sets for all players, but clocks will not be provided for everyone. If you have a clock, please bring one.
  • Masks are optional for fully vaccinated players and required for non-vaccinated players.
  • Note: Please do not bring outside food into the hotel, as it is against the hotel's policy. Drinks are allowed, but please make sure to discard all trash before leaving. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • For questions, please email us at josh@dmvchess.com or call us at 703-609-0499.

1:15 PM Blitz Tournament Information:

  • Location: Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square on 1701 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • 5 round double Swiss tournament (10 total rated blitz games).
  • USCF blitz rated. Time control: Game in 3 minutes with a 2-second increment.
  • Saturday, September 18th 1:15 pm to approximately 3:15 pm.
  • Entry fee: $20 if also signed up for action. If only playing blitz then $30 on or before Tuesday 9/14, $35 on or before Friday 9/17, $40 on Saturday 9/18 (on-site registration is allowed, registration for round one closes at 1 pm on Saturday).
  • One section
  • PRIZES: $100 for 1st
  • We will have enough chess sets for all players, but clocks will not be provided for everyone. If you have a clock, please bring one.
  • Masks are optional for fully vaccinated players and required for non-vaccinated players.
  • Note: Please do not bring outside food into the hotel, as it is against the hotel's policy. Drinks are allowed, but please make sure to discard all trash before leaving. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • For questions, please email us at josh@dmvchess.com or call us at 703-609-0499.

NOTE: We will still be holding our online events for anyone who would prefer to play online.