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Tournament
2025 Sioux Falls City Chess Championship
Rounds
5
Start Date
03/29/2025
End Date
03/30/2025
Sections
2025 Sioux Falls City Chess Championship (4)
Players
4
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Tournament Information

2025 Sioux Falls City Chess Championship

Dates: March 29-30

Event Site: HyVee Grocery Store--3000 S Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD

Requirements:  Membership in both the United States Chess Federation and South Dakota State Chess Association (membership registrations available at site) is required to play in tournament. Annual SDCA membership fee is $10 for juniors, $15 for adults and $20 for families. Please make sure membership fees for SDCA and USCF are paid in full prior to the tournament beginning. SDCA fees may be paid at https://sdchess.org/join/ at the tournament site. USCF fees may be paid at https://new.uschess.org/. If USCF fees show unpaid at the time of tournament, the TD reserves the right to collect an additional $15 fee for tournament reporting. 

Registration: Registration is available immediately via email or in person starting at 7:30 AM at the event site. 

Payment and Fees: Fees--$35 if registered by 3/22, $40 if registered between 3/23 and 3/28, $45 if registered at the tournament site on 3/29. Payment may be made at the tournament site, online via Caissa (if available) or online at SDChess.org via PayPal or SquarePay.

Tournament Director: Dustin Ferguson (Phone 605-340-5407) or email: dustinferguson24@gmail.com

Time Controls: game in 90 minutes/30 sec increments.

Byes: Two byes (1/2 point) will be granted if requested at least one day prior to the day(s) of the match(s).

Prizes: Prizes: 1st-$100, 2cd-$50, 3rd-$25, 1st Scholastic-$50, U2000-$50, U1800-$50, U1600-$50, U1400-$50, U1200-$25 and Unrated-$25 (Prize money assumes 42 tournament players). Trophies will be given to the top three Open finishers, the top Scholastic player as well as to both the top scoring Open and Scholastic individuals that are also Sioux Falls residents. Along with trophies, those two top scoring Sioux Falls residents will also be respectively bestowed with the titles of “Sioux Falls City Champion” and “Sioux Falls Scholastic City Champion”. Trophies will also be given to the highest scoring individual in each bracket. In case of ties the prize money will be divided but the trophy will be decided by use of a tie-break rule established by Caissa software, which follows USCF Standard Tiebreak Systems. If Caissa software does not list a clear winner, determination of trophies and awards will be determined by the tournament director.

State Grand Prix Points: SD residents that compete in this tournament have the opportunity to earn state grand prix points to qualify for the SD State Closed Championship. These are not USCF grand prix points and only apply to qualifying for the final six-player SD State Closed Tournament Championship section. More details will soon be available.

Additional Rules and Notes: Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited from use during the chess match. Please turn off all cellular phones and place in the center of the table (face-down) during tournament play. Other USCF rules will be followed during the tournament.
Equipment: Please bring chess sets and clocks. 

Rounds: 3/29—9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 3/30—9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Questions:  Organizer--Gary Schuster (cell 605 400 4116, email: gryschst@hotmail.com) or Tournament Director--Dustin Ferguson (605-340-5407, email: dustinferguson24@gmail.com)

Terms and Conditions

By registering for and participating in this USCF-rated chess tournament ("the Tournament"), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Eligibility:

    • All participants must have an active United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership.

    • Players are responsible for providing accurate USCF ID numbers and verifying their ratings prior to the start of the Tournament.

  2. Tournament Rules:

    • The Tournament will be conducted in accordance with the official USCF Rules of Chess.

    • Players must adhere to the time controls and schedules provided by the organizers.

    • Any disputes regarding rules or games will be resolved by the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.

  3. Fair Play Policy:

    • Participants must comply with USCF’s fair play guidelines. Cheating, including but not limited to the use of external assistance or devices, is strictly prohibited.

    • The Tournament Director reserves the right to investigate and take disciplinary actions against any participant suspected of violating fair play policies.

  4. Conduct:

    • All participants are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and behave respectfully toward other players, officials, and spectators.

    • Abusive language, disruptive behavior, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.

  5. Entry Fees and Refunds:

    • Entry fees, if applicable, must be paid in full at the time of registration.

    • Refunds will only be issued for withdrawals requested before the registration deadline, subject to a processing fee. No refunds will be issued after the tournament has started.

  6. Liability:

    • The organizers, sponsors, and venue are not liable for any personal injury, property damage, loss, or theft that may occur during the Tournament.

    • Participants are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings.

  7. Photography and Media:

    • By participating in the Tournament, you consent to the use of your name, image, and likeness in promotional materials, media coverage, and social media posts related to the Tournament.

  8. Prizes:

    • Prize distributions will be based on official results as determined by the Tournament Director.

    • Participants are responsible for reporting any prizes won to relevant tax authorities.

  9. Changes and Cancellations:

    • The Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule, format, or venue due to unforeseen circumstances.

    • In the event of cancellation, reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants and provide refunds for entry fees.

  10. Acknowledgment:

    • By registering for the Tournament, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

    • Failure to comply with these terms may result in penalties, including disqualification, forfeiture of entry fees, and reporting to the USCF.

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