2022 Fall Clover Scholastic Chess Tournament

Sections: (eligibility based on November US Chess ratings)

• 2 Non-rated: Grades K-3, 4-6.  Players with 10 or more rated games, or 25 or more prior tournament games (including non-rated), are not eligible.  May enter one section higher if needed to stay with team.
• 3 Rated: (including unrated and provisionally rated players), all K-12: U600, U900, Open

Format: Rated Sections: 5 rounds G/30, d5.  Nonrated: 5 rounds G/20, d0. 

• Pairings: Rated sections Swiss; nonrated 1v2 by grade.
• Clocks: Not provided.  Required in rated sections, we strongly advise you bring one.  Not required in non-rated sections but may be used if both players agree.  Sets provided.
• Byes: One ½-point bye any round if requested before round 2 is paired.
• Notation: Required in Open, U900 & U600.  Players in grades K-3 may be excused but lose the right to make certain claims.  Not required in nonrated sections.

Schedule: 9–9:30am self check in, 9:45am announcements.  10am round 1, subsequent rounds asap.  Awards as each section finishes.

Awards: Trophies to top players in each section, participation medals to all others.  Trophies to top school teams each section.

Entry Fee: $30 by 10/28, $35 thereafter, final entry deadline Wednesday 11/2. Click here to register, all entries must be received by Wednesday 11/2.  Limited number of discounts available for low income families, email Click here to show mail address to request before registering.  Refund for withdrawals less $5 administrative fee if requested by 11pm day before tournament, no refunds thereafter.

For complete details and important parking information, visit www.neilley.com/chess