HCC March Mirage G/45 Quads
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, March 25, 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 USCF rating 800+ 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:
- Players must register in advance
- 3 USCF rated games
- Tournament is limited to the first 36 players who register
- Entries are first registered, first served
- Quads are open to all adult players ages 13+ (Under 13 who have a USCF rating of 800+ are also eligible to participate). Scholastic players should also see our monthly Scholastic Tournaments which are open to all students (K-12) of all rating levels.
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/2418
ENTRY DEADLINE:
11:00AM day of tournament
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Adults only $100/year; Scholastic (K-12) and Senior Citizens (65+) only $80/year! Join HCC today at PlayMoreChess.com!
OTHER NOTES:
- All players must be current members of US Chess (go to USCHESS.org to join or renew your USCF membership/membership ID number)
- Must register for each of our tournaments in advance - first registered, first served (space is limited). No on-site registration.
- Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event. Those registered are expected to play all three rounds!
- Check PlayMoreChess.com to confirm dates for all HCC tournaments. Any changes due to snow or inclement weather will also be posted on the web site and emailed to registrants
- For more events including online options, please take a look at our web site PlayMoreChess.com
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:
- If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email: info@playmorechess.com. A request for a refund may be made no later than Thursday, 11:59PM (Thursday prior to tournament). Refunds for this tournament must be requested by email and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee.
- For contact during the event please email: info@playmorechess.com
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.
