Emerald Hills Chess and the Tri-Valley Chess League present the Tri-Valley October Open, for K-12 players of all levels as well as adults!
Following up our 235-player East Bay Open in September, our low-cost monthly tournaments attract 100-150 players of all levels, from high-performance and nationally-age-ranked competitors to adult improvers and returnees to after-school chess club members trying out their first tournament!
Flex your chess skills over-the-board, boost your rating, win trophies and a guaranteed $375 in cash prizes (sponsored by Mathnasium), and have fun!
When: Sat Oct 12th, 2024, 9-1 PM (on-site registration 8:30-9 AM)
Location: Cottonwood Creek K-8 School MPR, 2400 Central Parkway, Dublin (see map)
Rounds and Time Control: 4-round USCF-rated Swisses with Game in 25 min/5 sec delay for top 4 sections; Novices is unrated 5-round round-robin at Game in 15 min/3 sec delay time control
Entry Fee: $35 by Tu Oct 8th, $40 afterward (USCF membership required)
Free entry by Oct. 8th for Grandmasters, International Masters, and other USCF and FIDE titled players (including GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, FMs, WFMs, and NMs) - choose Champ-Titled option. $5 entry fee after Oct. 8th.
Prizes (guaranteed): $100 1st place, $75 2nd place, $50 3rd place, $50 Top U1200/unrated. Cash split in case of ties. Waived entry fee for titled players deducted from prizes won, which will be awarded within two weeks of tournament being held.
Entry fee: $30 by Tu Oct 8th, $35 afterward (USCF membership required)
Prizes: $100 1st place. Trophies to Top 5, Top 2 U1000/unrated, and any other Outstanding Performers scoring 3 or more.
Entry fee: $30 by Tu Oct 8th, $35 afterward (USCF membership required)
Prizes: Trophies to Top 5, Top 2 U600/unrated, and any other Outstanding Performers scoring 3 or more.
Entry fee: $25 by Tu Oct 8th, $30 afterward ($20 US Chess Federation junior membership required)
Prizes: Trophies to Top 5, Top 2 U200/unrated, and any other Outstanding Performers scoring 3 or more.
Youth Novices for unrated K-12 first-time tournament players only
Entry fee: $15 by Tu Oct 8th, $20 afterward (NO USCF membership required)
Prizes: Top two players in each round robin plus all other Outstanding Performers scoring 3.5 or more.
Wells Middle School and Valley View Elementary tournament players in any section will automatically receive new or renewed USCF memberships.
All sections are non-elimination. Players will be paired against players of similar scores each round. They should expect to play ALL 4 or 5 games.
If you have a schedule conflict, you may request up to one half-point bye when registering or by contacting the TD before the start of round 2; additional byes will be zero points. Byes do NOT affect a player's USCF rating.
Players may bring smartphones and tablets, but they must be hidden inside a closed bag and turned off during their games.
US Chess Federation tournament rules around touch move, announcing check, talking with opponents, etc. will apply to rated and unrated sections.
These rules will be shared in the emailed orientation a day before the tournament and also by the Tournament Director before the first round.
Emerald Hills Chess provides professionally-led after-school chess clubs serving 250+ kids in Dublin, San Ramon, and Pleasanton, as well as small-group tournament training classes open to all K-12 players.
The Tri-Valley Chess League is a student-led non-profit that holds tournaments and classes.
Prize Sponsor: Mathnasium’s enrichment programs will elevate your child's learning beyond traditional school curriculum, helping them achieve their greatest potential and reach new heights. Contact them today to get started!
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Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration 2 days in advance and receive 50% refund. No refunds after that date.
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