Event Overview
Alabama State Chess Championship. 6SS, G/120, d5. Premier Section is 1600+, Reserve Section is Under 1600, Amateur Section is Under 1200.
Round times: Friday (9/1) 7:00 pm, Saturday (9/2) 9:00, 2:00, and 7:00, Sunday (9/3) 8:30 and 2:30.
Prizes: Premier Section - 1st Place $750 + Plaque, 2nd Place $500, U1900 Prize $300; Reserve Section - 1st Place $500 + Plaque, 2nd Place $300, U1400 Prize $200; Amateur Section - 1st Place $350 +Plaque, 2nd Place $200, U1000 Prize $150. (Title of State Champion and Premier Section Plaque will be awarded to top Alabama resident. Players from other states may enter and compete for cash prizes.)
Current US Chess membership is required. Alabama Chess Federation membership is required for Alabama residents.
Registration Fee is $60 through Sunday, August 20, 2023. Registration fee is $80 from August 21 through close of registration on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Registration after August 30 is not allowed; there is no onsite registration. You may register online at https://alabamachess.jumbula.com/.
Players are expected to bring their own chess sets and clocks. Those will not be provided by the organizer.
Annual ACF membership meeting is Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the playing area. Please send questions to Todd Guthrie at todd.guthrie@alabamachess.org. Registration website: https://alabamachess.jumbula.com.
500 Trash Panda Way
Madison, AL 35758
United States