DATE & TIME:
Saturday, October 28, 2023
1:00PM (Round 1 at 1:00PM; subsequent rounds ASAP; End time between 5:00-5:30PM depending on Quad.
TIME CONTROL:
G/45, d5 (Each player receives 45 minutes, plus a 5 second delay each move, to complete each game).
WHERE:
Play More Chess Academy, Home of the Hamden Chess Club, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
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 700+ to be eligible to play in this tournament. Quads, which group players by their rating/skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. Each player must play each of three rounds (no byes).
PRIZES:
$60 to the winner of each quad, $65 for perfect 3-0 score
ENTRY FEE:
Early entry - $35 (by 11:59PM Thursday prior); Early entry (HCC Member) - $25; Free early entry for titled players and HCC member rated 2000+ ($25 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/3240
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 INFO:
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.