SDCC DECEMBER SCHOLASTIC
Tournament
SDCC DECEMBER SCHOLASTIC
Rounds
4
Start Date
12/08/2024
End Date
12/08/2024
Sections
OPEN (26)
U700 (28)
U400 (29)
(0)
Players
83
Follow
Live
Tournament Information
 

SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB
DECEMBER SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

  • For grades K through 12 with ratings under 1400USCF
  • DECEMBER 8th, 2024 (SUNDAY), 12 - 4:30 PM

LOCATION & CONTACT

  • SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB: 2225 6th Avenue, San Diego CA
  • WEBSITE:  http://www.SanDiegoChessClub.org
  • EMAIL: K12SDCC@gmail.com

REGISTRATION

  • ONLINE:  Scroll down and complete all required fields.

SCHEDULE

  • ARRIVAL: First round starts at 12:00 pm, please arrive by 11:45 am
  • END TIME: Tournament is expected to be done by 4:30 pm, lower rated sections most likely will finish much earlier
  • AWARDS CEREMONY:  Right after all the games in that section are done.

SECTIONS

  • OPEN:  Recommended for ratings over 700, advanced scholastic players, any grade. Max rating for this event is 1400 USCF.
  • U700:  Recommended for experienced scholastic players, any grade. Max rating for this section is 699 USCF
  • U400:  Recommended for beginner scholastic players. Max rating for this section is 399 USCF.
  • We reserve the right to change sections and move some participants if sections are uneven

FORMAT

  • 4 rounds
  • G30d5
  • USCF rated as Regular/Quick

ENTRY FEE

  • Until November 11th:  Early Bird Registration.  $25
  • November 12th - December 6th:  Regular Registration. $30
  • December 7th-8th:  Late  Registration. $40
  • Refunds: Refund fee is $5. No refunds will be given after 10 AM the day of the tournament. To request a refund, email us (K12SDCC@gmail.com)
  • Special discounts:  Families with more than 2 kids, 3rd/4th kid gets in for free. Please, choose the corresponding [Entry Type] at the checkout
  • The winners of SDCC October Scholastic (October 27th, 2024) get in for free. Please, choose the corresponding [Entry Type] at the checkout:
    • EVAN FRAYER (1st Place - OPEN)
    • CHRISTIAN BURNS (2nd Place - OPEN)
    • VIHA DUNDIGAL (3rd Place - OPEN)
    • SASHWAT RAJ (4th Place - OPEN)
    • SANTIAGO ORTIZ (5th Place - OPEN)
    • ROBERT MARDER (6th Place - OPEN)
    • DINGYUAN WANG (1st Place - U700)
    • WILLIAM FORD (2nd Place - U700)
    • BRIAN JING (3rd Place - U700)
    • ASHWATH PRADEEP (1st Place - U400)
    • LORENZO CEN (2nd Place - U400)

BYES

  • 1 bye is allowed (you can skip one round and get a half point)
  • If you are skipping the first round, please put in the registration notes or email us
  • For all other byes, please, request before we start making pairings for that round
  • If you need 4th round bye, please, request before 3rd round

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions
  • If the participant is YOUNGER than 13 years old, parent/guardian/designated adult should be present on San Diego Chess Club’s premises during the tournament (No drop-offs).
  • I agree to hold harmless the San Diego Chess Club, Scholastic Coordinator  (Irina Nizmutdinova) and all tournament staff from  any events that cause harm/damage to your child and/or personal belongings. The tournament and tournament staff are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • There is a “Zero Tolerance Policy” for any inappropriate behavior such as criticizing, bullying, not listening to tournament instructions, or any attempt of harm of anyone else. Consequence: Immediate removal from the tournament.
  • I agree to let the organizers know if I need to cancel my participation & running late.
  • I understand that no refunds will be given after 10 AM on the date of the tournament.