Event Overview
Format: 4-SS (no eliminations).
Time Control: G/45; 15 second increment from move 1.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:15.
Rounds: 9:30 - 12:30 - 2:45 - 5.
One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.
Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Paola1
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All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
All players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes, but all games will be rated and there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.
EARLY BIRD PRO SPECIAL: Open: $30 by 12:00A on 10/5
Pro Entry Fee: $35 by 12:00a on 10/26 or $40 at the door.
Amateur Entry Fee: $10 by 12:00a on 10/26 or $15 at the door.
All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.
Membership in the Kansas Chess Association is not required, but is recommended.
Memberships in both of the above organizations may be purchased at the tournament.
Contact Tournament Director at r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com with any additional questions.
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed):
Overall: $200 - 100.
U1600: $100 - 50
U1400: $50
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Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
and again:
Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
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THINGS TO KNOW:
Food:
Paola is a happening place! This is a thing which I totally did not know before I went to visit the site! Ample food of all kinds nearby.
We also have a refrigerator to keep food and drinks in, a microwave to cook it, and a nice park right out back to enjoy it in.
Free Parking:
Approximately 40 spaces in front of the building (Please Park Diagonally), which should be plenty.
If we need more than that, there is ample free on-street parking.
In addition, I have confirmed with the city that we are an event, so you can also legally park where the signs say "No Parking Except for Events"
Please don't block driveways.
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Director will be available to play an optional game against the player who receives a bye during any round where there is an odd number of players.
Director will not paired normally, and will not be eligible for any cash prizes.
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Contact Ken Sarner at r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com or (570)762-5093 with any questions.
905 E. Wea St.
Paola, KS 66071
United States