5-SS² Five double rounds, Swiss,
G/5 (game in 5 minutes (no increment or delay)
Entry: $10 per player.
Prizes: Trophies to the top three teams & top U1000 team.
Teams: If you already have a teammate, enter their name in the "comments/bye requests" field below. Also, think of a name for your team and either include that information here or send us an email when you decide on one. No partner? Come early—doors open at 5—and we'll try to find you somebody to pair up with.
Preregistered players check in by 6 p.m. Onsite registration 5–6 p.m. Round one at 6:30.
The club is located on the second floor of the Kamp's 1910 building, 10 NE 10th Street in downtown Oklahoma City.
Don't bring in any outside food or drink. (Instead, enjoy something from Kamp's delicious menu. See it here.)
The cafe closes at 9 p.m. Please clear out at that time—the cafe staff has to be up very early on Saturday morning. (We'll probably be finishing up by around nine, anyway.)
This tournament is not US Chess rated. No membership is required. Sets and clocks are provided.
Questions? Call (405) 642-6136 or send an email to rebecca@chessokc.com.
Refunds: If you register without a teammate and don't find one the day of the event, we will refund your entry fee. We will also refund entries for cancellations received by the onsite entry deadline. (Last-minute cancellations should be sent by text, not email. 405-642-6136) No refunds for no-shows.
Children under 12 are not permitted in the cafe without a parent or guardian. Parents, remind your kids that it's not permitted to play on the stairs or in the elevator.
Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions:
All registrations made after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye. No exceptions. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who check in after the cutoff time will be given a first-round bye.
(If you are running late, send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we’ll pair you in round one.)
Playing up: Players can play up if their monthly US Chess rating is within 150 points of the next section. Live rating may also be considered. Play-up fee: $10
Equipment: Sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are provided at all Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments. For events held in the cafe, bring your own equipment if you can.
US Chess membership: A current US Chess membership is required for all rated* tournaments. New US Chess members may purchase their membership through us and pay no entry fee for their first tournament.
Titled players: NM+ play free! Just send us an email to register.
Refunds: A player can receive a refund if they cancel up to one hour before the tournament start time. Players who no-show do not receive a refund. No exceptions.
Accessibility: If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let us know in advance.
Capacity: Limited to 60 players.
*No membership is required for special tournaments such as bughouse, bullet, 960 etc. since these are not ratable.