2021 Christmas Tree Open

2021 Christmas Tree Open

With a Plus-Score Prizes!

                                                                                                                

 

 

Tournament website: http://www.acerook.com/cto2021

 

Date: Two Day – Saturday-Sunday, December 18-19, 2021

 

Where:  Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza, 4600 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64112

 

HR: $159 with free hot breakfast, free wi-fi, free parking, and more --- see below for full hotel amenities. To book: www.countryclubplazasuites.hamptoninn.com, enter Special Group Rate Code: CTO

 

Registration: $62 by December 15 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=CTO2021 ; $75 late/on-site entry

 

Schedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 10:00AM; Rd 5 – 2:30PM

 

Format: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/100 with 10 second delay; Two Sections: Open and Reserve-U1600 (Based on December 2021 Rating Supplement and CCA Minimum Rating List)

 

Bye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round, if requested before the start of round 2.  

 

Prizes based on your score:

Open: 5.0 - $400; 4.5 - $200; 4.0 - $100; 3.5 - $50; 3.0 - $25

Reserve (U1600): 5.0 - $300; 4.5 - $150; 4.0 - $75; 3.5 - $40; 3.0 - $20

 

Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)

 

Equipment: Please bring boards, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis.

 

COVID Protocols: ACE Tournaments will follow any business, county, state or federal health mandates in effect during the tournament period. All players and staff will be required to follow these mandates, if any. Up-to-date information will be posted on the tournament website, including any health mandates or cancellation of the tournament.

 

Questions?  Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com

Hotel amenities:

The Hampton Inn Plaza provides all of the amenities you expect while traveling including little extras such as complimentary electric vehicle charging stations. Our newly renovated hotel offers spacious rooms and oversized suites to accommodate business travelers looking for comfort and convenience, and families who desire space and well-appointed amenities. Stay connected with our free wi-fi access provided throughout the hotel, including our meeting rooms. Start each day of your stay with Hampton's free hot breakfast that includes Hampton signature waffles. Get a great workout in our fitness center, and unwind in our large, heated indoor pool. Parking is easy with us, and complimentary, in our private garage.