Greater Cleveland Chess - Friday Quads 2023.1
Tournament
Greater Cleveland Chess - Friday Quads 2023.1
Rounds
3
Start Date
01/27/2023
End Date
01/27/2023
Sections
QUAD 1 (4)
Quad 2 (4)
Quad 3 (4)
Quad 4 (6)
Quad 5 (4)
Quad 6 (4)
Quad 7 (4)
Players
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Tournament Information

EVENT LOCATION 10060 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Ohio 44141

EVENT DATE: January 27, 2023

FINAL REGISTRATION 7:00pm and 7:15pm

ROUND 1 STARTS AT 7:30pm

TIME CONTROLS G/30 d/5

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (contact us if you can no longer attend before 4pm)

PRIZES $50 per quad paid via Venmo

MOBILE/TEXT 440.570.1809

EMAIL contact@greaterclevelandchess.com

Can also register at greaterclevelandchess.com. Alternative payment and prize payout methods will be considered upon request.

 

Terms and Conditions

General

Tournament players are expected to attach the greatest importance to fair play and good sportsmanship. These event terms and conditions are necessary components of a first class high value chess experience. Therefore these terms and conditions must be followed. Thank you for your understanding.

Hygiene

Players are expected to conform to normal grooming standards and to be free of body odors. 

Byes and Withdrawals

Please request byes or withdrawals well in advance - at least one hour before the start of the round. Advance requests will be confirmed by email to bob.scaccia@greaterclevelandchess.com. Your request is not complete until you receive a receipt. Same-day withdrawals and byes must be confirmed directly with the Tournament Director in the office. 

Cancelling a Bye Request

Per USCF rule 22C5: If the director agrees, a player may cancel an irrevocable half-point bye under the condition that if the player wins, the result will be treated as a draw for prize purposes. The TD has the discretion to accept or deny a request to cancel a bye without providing an explanation. 

Cell Phones and Devices

USCF rule 20N states: Without permission of the Arbiter/TD a player is forbidden to have a mobile phone or other electronic means of communication in the playing venue, unless they are completely switched off.

For FIDE events: The penalty for a phone ringing or otherwise disturbing play is the immediate loss of the game.

For USCF events (that are not FIDE rated): A warning and a time penalty will be issued for a first offense. A second offense will result in the immediate loss of the game.

The TD may request that a player leaves his or her device(s) in the club office for the duration of an event. If the player refuses, the TD has the right to withdraw the player from the remainder of the tournament without a refund.
 

Forfeits

Punishment for forfeit of games is $30, payable before registration to another event. Repeat offenders will lose tournament privileges! If we are unable to rate an event due to an expired USCF membership, a $30 penalty will also apply. 

Disputes and Errors

If there is a dispute, players should pause their clock and get the TD immediately. Players should report errors with recorded results, or other issues, by email to bob.scaccia@greaterclevelandchessclub.com.

Disruption of Games

USCF rule 20N1 states that the TD has the right to impose penalties on players and non-participating spectators who are disturbing play. After a noise warning has been issued, the TD reserves the right to eject any player or non-participating spectator (i.e. a club member or guest) from the tournament (without a refund) and from the club premises. Repeat offenders may be subject to a suspension from the club.

Guests

We permit prospective new members (who have never been to the club before) a visit to an event at Greater Cleveland Chess. Guests are required to visit the registration table. There is a comfortable lounge area as soon as you enter the facility. Coaches, chairs, lighting, coffee table. Guests are welcome to coffee and water in the kitchen. Parents and/or guardians of scholastic members (under age 18) are permitted to accompany their child to the club and to be on its premises. 

Notation Rules

Players are expected to follow all scorekeeping rules. In events with a 30 second increment, scoresheets need to up-to-date at all times. Per USCF rule 15C, in games without an increment players may stop notating once either players clock goes below 5 minutes. Per FIDE laws, players do NOT have to notate in FIDE rated rapid events. .

Prizes, Rating Conversions, Tournament Equipment

Prizes are sent via Venmo and winners are notified of their award via the email they used at registration. Cash to prize winners by special require only. Physical checks are printed and/or mailed to prize winners by special request only. If you would like your check printed/mailed, please email  bob.scaccia@greaterclevelandchess.com. Reissuing a lost check is subject to a $30 processing fee.

Ratings Conversions

In accordance with USCF rule 28D1, the club will use the formula USCF = FIDE + 50 to convert a player's FIDE rating for pairings and prizes. This will apply to any player without a USCF rating who has a FIDE rating.

Tournament Equipment

The club provides players chess sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils. The club reserves the right to order players to use the equipment it has provided at its own discretion and without providing an explanation.