Icon Chess Foundation 

Presents

2023 United States Founding Fathers Chess Quads 

Sunday August 27, 2023 

Rayburn House Office Building

45 Independence Ave SW

Room 2168 Gold Room

Washington, DC 20515

Location: Southwest of the U.S. Capitol, bounded by Independence Ave., South Capitol St., First St., and C St., S.W. - More info: https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/house-office-buildings/rayburn

Parking: No street parking is available by the Rayburn House Office Building. However, residential street parking is available three to four blocks away from the Rayburn House Office Building.

Closest Metro Train Station: Capital South Metro Station (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines).

Entry Fee: $40 Early Bird Special by 8/19, $50 by 8/25 no entries are accepted on site. All cash prizes guaranteed! No refunds on entries unless the event is canceled!                                                                                                                                                                     

Sections: Players are paired in groups of four with players of similar rating strength.

Prizes: Top prize for the 1st place winner of each quad is $114 and a trophy. 

Players will play 3RR USCF rated games. USCF Membership is required. This quad is open to adults and scholastic players. No elimination! Each game is 30 minutes with no delay. Possible 5-minute blitz playoff if necessary to determine who wins the tie breaker / quad. Game times are 3:45pm, 5:15pm and 7:00pm with a the trophy ceremony following the final match. Please arrive between 3:15pm and 3:30pm for check-in, metal detector  check-in is required, rounds start exactly at 3:45pm. Players should bring their own sets and clocks. Chess equipment is not provided! No byes are provided.. Entries “MUST” be received by Friday August 25, 2023 no entries are accepted after this date. No registration accepted or will take place the day of the event. All cash prizes guaranteed!  Space is limited to the first 48 players who register. You can register online at  https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2774 For more information please contact: Icon Chess Foundation, Director Malik F. Johnson at iconchess@aol.com or 202-557-8266.