ICEA 2023 January OTB USCF-Rated Chess Tournament [Jan. 8th]

Tournament Date: Sunday, Jan. 8th, 2023

Entry Fee:

• Register Online: $25 (by 1/7/2023)
• Register Onsite: $30 (please fill this form ahead to secure a spot)

Sections / Format / Time Control:

• 1800+ 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+ / 1800+: 9am / 11am / 2pm / 4pm
• U1000: 9am / 11am / 2pm

Note:

1. Email to chess@icea1.org to request advance byes if you need to miss any rounds. One half-point bye available for 1800+ & 1000+ sections.
2. Players should bring their own sets & clocks & pencils & scoresheets.
3. We will use Jan. 2023 (or most recent) supplement ratings for the pairing.
4. TD reserves the right to adjust ratings and the sections in unusual circumstances.

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

6-10 Players: Top 3 players

11-20 Players: Top 4 Players

(if 1000+ or 1800+ section is less than 6 players, we might combine two sections as OPEN section and use McMahon pairing)