DATE & TIME:
Saturday, January 28, 2023
1:00PM (Round 1 at 1:00PM; subsequent rounds ASAP; End time between 4:30-6:00PM depending on Quad.
QUAD FORMAT:
The HCC will conduct a quad US Chess rated tournament open to adults (ages 13+) of all levels. Any players under 13 must have have US Chess ratings 1000+ to be eligible to play in this tournament. Quads, which group players by their skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge.
HOW IT WORKS:
WHERE:
Play More Chess Academy
Home of the Hamden Chess Club
1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Free parking is available on behind the Academy, including free street parking on Putnam/Lake Drive that goes behind the Academy and adjacent Books and Co. Connecticut Transit Bus stop is adjacent to Academy at intersection of Putnam/Whitney Ave.
PRIZES:
$60 to the winner of each quad, $65 for perfect 3-0 score
TIME CONTROL:
G/45, d5 (Each player receives 45 minutes, plus a 5 second delay each move, to complete each game).
ENTRY FEE:
Early entry - $35 (by 11:59PM Thursday prior); Early entry (HCC Member) - $25; Free early entry for HCC member rated 2000+ (entry fee deducted from prize)
Regular entry - $40 (by 11:00AM day of tournament); Regular entry (HCC Member) - $30
REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRIES:
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2201
ENTRY DEADLINE:
11:00AM day of tournament
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OTHER NOTES:
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:
Photo Release: By registering for this event, you give permission for images taken during the event of participant (yourself, or child) to be used soley for promotion of chess education and program activities of Play More Chess Academy and the Hamden Chess Club, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.