2023 New Mexico Class Championship

Sections:

• 4 Round Swiss, G/90+30
• $50 entry fee by 11:59pm, July 14th. $60 entry fee after 11:59pm July 14th
• Expert/Master (2000+), Class A (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799), Class C (1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), Class E (1000-1199), Class F (U1000)
  • Sections with low turnout may be combined for pairing but will still receive separate prizes
  • Unrated players may play in any section except Expert/Master, but are limited to 50% of prizes awarded

Prizes:

• In Each Class Section: 1st $150
• In Each Class Section: Top finishing NM resident in each section, after a g/3+2 round robin blitz tiebreak ,will be named their classes state champion and will receive a plaque.
  • Cash prizes available regardless of residency. Unrated players are eligible for half prizes.
• Top finishing NM Resident in the Expert/Master section will be invited to the New Mexico Closed Championship, if there is a tie there will be a blitz tiebreaker immediately after round 4

Schedule:

• Saturday, July 15th: Round 1 - 10:00am, Round 2 - 3:00pm
• Sunday, July 16th: Round 3 - 9:00am, Round 4 - 2:00pm
• Onsite Registration: 9:00am-9:30am, Saturday, July 15th
• Up to 1 half point bye available if requested prior to 9:30am, July 15th

Hotel Rooms:

• Hotel rooms are available at a discounted price of $75 per night for a single or double room at the venue on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. You can book your room by following the link below or calling the hotel at (505) 884-2511

http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/52598?checkInDate=07/13/2023&checkOutDate=07/17/2023&groupCode=071323SCH

Registration:

• USCF Membership required for all sections. Online registration is open until 9:25 am on Saturday, July 15th at the following link or at nmchess.org
• Online Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/NMClass2023
• Onsite Registration closes 30 minutes before round 1. Players registering after that time or registering onsite without a valid USCF ID may result in a round one 0 point bye.

For more information visit nmchess.org. Questions can be sent to president@nmchess.org