DATE & TIME: Monday, November 18, 2024; 6:30~9:00PM (Round 1 at 6:30PM, subsequent rounds ASAP. End time: Between 8:30-9:30PM depending on quad).
LOCATION: Play More Chess Academy, Home of the Hamden Chess Club, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
EVENT FORMAT: G/25;d5; Quads - Players placed in groups of four by their US Chess regular rating to ensure closer matchups. 3 Rounds.
ELIGIBILITY: A current USCF membership is required to register for this tournament (go to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess to join or renew). This quad tournament open to all adult players ages 13+ of any rating level, including Unrated. (Players who are under 13 who have a USCF rating of 700+ are also eligible for this tournament.. Scholastic players should also see our Scholastic Tournaments which are open to all students (K-12) of all rating levels). Quads, which group players by their skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. This tournament provides an opportunity to play three regular rated games in one evening.
BYES: None available as this is a three-round Quads tournament. All participants are expected to play all three games.
WHEN: HCC Monthly Action Quads will usually occur on the 3rd Monday of the month (with the other Monday evenings open for casual play). Please check the Events Calendar to confirm dates of upcoming HCC tournaments.
ENTRY FEE: Early entry - $15 (by 11:59PM day prior); (Non-HCC Member: Additional $5 fee); Free Early entry for titled players and HCC Members rated 2000+ (Entry fee of 15 deducted from prize);
Regular entry - $20 (by 6:00PM day of tournament); (Non-HCC Member: Additional $5 fee)
PRIZES: $180-$210, b/24 ($30 to the winner of each quad, $35 if perfect 3-0 score)
SECTIONS: Participants grouped into Quads at close of registration based on USCF regular rating
REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRY LIST: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5166
ENTRY DEADLINE: 6:00PM day of tournament
Join HCC today and Save - Member benefits include discounts on OTB tournaments, free weekly online tournaments with prizes, free casual play evenings each week.
Adults only $120/year; Scholastic (K-12) and Senior Citizens (65+) only $100/year,
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Free parking is available on behind the Academy, including free street parking on Putnam/Lake Drive that goes behind the Academy. Additional free parking lot at 60 Putnam Ave (one block west). See Parking Map. CT Transit bus stop is adjacent to Academy at intersection of Putnam/Whitney Ave.
ADDITIONAL 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 HCC tournaments in advance. Sets, boards, clocks, score sheets are provided - must use our equipment. No byes available for this tournament and quad tournament players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event - participants must plan to play all three rounds. Space is limited.
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 Sunday, 11:59PM (day before tournament). Refunds for this tournament must be requested by email and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee. For contact during the event please email: info@playmorechess.com as PMCA phone will be silenced.
Photo Release: By registering for this event, you give permission for images taken during the event of participant (yourself, or your child) to be used soley for the 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.