2021 DFW FIDE Premier 7

Oct 1-3 or 2-3, 2021.  2021 DFW FIDE Premier 7.

2021 DFW FIDE Premier 7.  DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76155.       

Premier: Open to players rated 1800 or above. Players who have a 1700’s over the board rating, and have a provable over the board rating of 1800 in the past year may pay in this section by paying late entry fee. $$ $500-$260-$120. Class prizes, if any, depend on entries. EF: $94, by 9/27 else $109. Senior (over 65) / Birthday during tournament/ Additional Family Member/Re-entry from Reserve section $65 by 9/27 else $74. Re-entry from Open section to Open section is not allowed.

Reserve: Open to players rated Under 2000. EF: $66, by 9/27 else $74. Senior (over 65) / Birthday during tournament / Additional Family Member / Re-entry $40 by 9/27 else $49. Reentry is allowed from Premier if the player is qualified by rating to play in Reserve. $$ at least 20% of Reserve entry fees. Arbiter will post prize list before the fourth round.

Both Open and Reserve: 5SS, G/90; 30 second increment. Round 1 of 3 day on Friday at 7:10 pm. Round 1 of 2 day on Saturday at 9:20 am. Rounds 2 – 5: Sat: 2:20 pm, 7:16 pm, Sun: 9:20 am - 2:20 pm. Both sections are FIDE rated and use FIDE playing rules.  USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. USCF ratings used for pairing purposes. May use US Chess pairing rules. Players not at the board within 60 minutes of the scheduled start of the round will forfeit the game unless the arbiter decides to extend it to 90 minutes on a game by game basis. (Note that the player's clock will keep running.) Except for approved Electronic scorekeeping devices, no electronics are allowed in the playing area during the round. This includes rest rooms by the playing area. This rule applies to players, parents, and coaches. Note that the Playing area will be closed to non-players during the round. Every player must turn in a copy of their games. Masks must be worn in the playing area. Other Covid -19 rules will be in effect. See www.dallaschess.com  Entry should be done online at www.dallaschess.com.  Note that entries may be limited due to any special distancing rules that may be in effect during the dates of the tournament. HR: $89 call 817-358-1700. Reserve by 9/24 and ask for Dallas Chess Club group code. Entries/questions: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com, www.dallaschess.com. Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg. requires prepayment. After 9/30 all registration and changes online only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 9/30.  Please check the website to ensure your entry was received. Please Register early.

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