2022 Mississippi Closed Championship

2022 Mississippi Closed Championship

• October 15-16. Only Mississippi residents may participate. Format: 5SS, rounds 1-2 g/60 i/30, rounds 3-5 g/90 i30
• One half point bye available for all but last round. Must declare before the start of the 2nd round.
• Prize funds will be split in the case of ties.
• US Chess Federation rated. USCF membership required for all participants. Mississippi Chess Association membership required of all Mississippi participants aged 18 or older.
• CSpire Headquarters 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157
• Early entry fee (must be received by 10/12): $55, includes yearly MCA dues. Junior entries (under 18) are $45 and do not include MCA dues. After 10/12 all entries increase by $20. Entries via Paypal payments@mcachess.org or mailed to MCA, 120 Stockton Dr, Flowood, MS 39232.* Please include your email to receive instructions from TD Please include your email to receive instructions from TD.
• Two sections: Open and U1500.
• Prizes: 75% payout of entry fees. Open 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1500 1st, 2nd, 3rd; 
• Rounds: Saturday 9, 2, 6. Sunday 9, 2:30.
• All players must check-in in person or by email by 8:30. Late registration closes at 8:30. Players who check-in or register after 8:30 will be paired on an as-available basis after the round has begun.  

For further information please call and leave a message at 615-631-3876 or email Mark Nicholas at Click here to show mail address