Event Overview
$15,000 B/180
Grand Prix Points: 50
September 16-18th or 17-18th
5SS; G/90 Minute + 30 inc
3 or 2 Day Option
Top Section FIDE Rated
Noblesville Schools Community Center
Directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/
ADVANCE ENTRY LIST:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yL_SuaXj1IAPaJgD5G-kUFY0zPmOyat3l7qYRJiE7u0/edit?usp=sharing
PRIZES:
FIDE Premier (Open To 1901+)
$2000 $1200 $900 $750
(TOP 4 GUARANTEED)
U2301: $700 U2201: $600
U2101: $500 U2001: $400
Top Female Bonus: $300
Top (50+) Senior Bonus: $200
Reserve (1601-1900)
$1000 $600 $400 $300
U1750: $250 $200
Top (50+) Senior Bonus: $150
Novice (1301-1600)
$800 $500 $300 $250
U1450: $250 $200
Top (50+) Senior Bonus: $150
Apprentice (Unr-1300)
$700 $450 $250 $200
U1150: $200 $150
Top (50+) Senior Bonus: $150
BONUS:
Custom Plaques for 1st Place in all Sections
Medals for all Prize and Bonus Winners
Bonus Trophy to top scholastic in each section
Trophies to top 10 scholastic U1000 players (Apprentice)
All scholastic players can win cash prizes AND awards
(USCF tiebreaks used for awards)
FIDE:
FIDE Premier: FIDE + USCF rated, uses FIDE rules. This tournament will use USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes. FIDE and other over the board ratings may be used and adjusted, if necessary, if higher than USCF ratings. Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID before the first round. USA players without a FIDE ID must agree to represent USA in international competition in order to play and must provide necessary information to receive a FIDE ID. Default late forfeiture time is 1 hour. TD may extend at TD’s discretion. Players must use provided score sheets and submit copies each round. No electronic notation devices allowed. Players may play up in FIDE section for $25, but minimum is 1800 USCF, no exceptions.
SCHEDULE ALL SECTIONS:
(Eastern Time)
3-Day Schedule
All Rounds (G/90; + 30)
Fri: 7:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am 5:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am 3:30 pm
2-Day Schedule
Rounds 1 & 2 (G/45; + 5)
Sat: 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm (merge)
Sun: 10:00 am 3:30 pm
First two rounds of 2-day FIDE section not FIDE rated
ENTRY FEE:
$125 by September 3rd
$145 by September 10th
$165 on site
Senior Discount: $10 discount to players age 50 +
ISCA Discount: $10 discount to current ISCA members
Re-entry: $65. Re-entry is not allowed in the FIDE Section
Playing Up: Players may play up ONE section, add $25
Playing Up into FIDE section: add play up fee, must be 1800 USCF to play up
Byes: Up to two ½ point byes available if requested before the end of round 2, cannot be changed.
GM IM WGM WIM Free Entry no deduction
Contact Organizer: Email: Click here to show email address or call / text 317-286-6183
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
PayPal: please send payment to: Click here to show email address
Please Include your USCF ID, FIDE ID (if applicable), published Sept regular rating, section and schedule
Include your email and cell # for payment confirmation
Add $5 for PayPal fee / per player
Credit Card: by phone ok until 9/14, player pays $10 cc fee
ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
Fri: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Sat: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Please join / renew USCF membership at least 24 hours before the tournament
PayPal, CC or Cash at site, no checks please
Refunds available up to 24 hours before event less $10 service charge
BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP:
Endorsed by ISCA
Saturday 9:30 pm- sign up by 9:00 pm
6 SS Open double round (12 games) USCF Blitz rated
(G/3+2)
EF: $25 (GM's Free)
$5 discount to current ISCA members
ISCA join / renew here:
https://indianachess.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=169378&module_id=126324
Prizes: $250, $125
U1800: $100
U1500: $75
* Top Indiana Resident will receive additional $100 bonus, trophy
and title of 2022 IN State Blitz Champion *
Based on 35 paid entries. September Published USCF Blitz ratings used
DETAILS:
Published September Ratings Used
Provisional ratings used if otherwise unrated
Unrated cannot win the 'under' prizes, place prizes ok
Bring boards, sets and clocks, supplies are limited
(All Equipment Provided in FIDE section)
Top 10 Boards may be DGT Broadcasted
Masks optional
TD reserves the right to combine sections based on turnout
Based on 180 paid entries
Coffee and Snacks on site
No eating at table, drinks are ok
FAIR PLAY POLICY:
NO CELL PHONES or ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING GAME
Subject to disqualification
Metal Detectors will be used, strictly enforced
SITE:
State of the art new Community Center
7300 sq ft playing space
Quiet, high ceilings, excellent lighting, padded chairs
Entire building will be used only by the chess group
Tables will be generously spaced apart
Parent lounge, Analysis rooms, and Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
NEARBY HOTELS:
Many Hotels and restaurants are within minutes from site.
Courtyard Marriott Noblesville
(3 mins from site)
Book by 9/5
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1660670647852&key=GRP
Quality Inn Noblesville
(6 mins from site)
Book by 9/5
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PL55D5
QUESTIONS:
Please email B C Chess Club Organizers at: Click here to show email address
Please go to our Facebook Page: B C Chess Club for more updates, photos and details
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46062
United States