2024 CCA April Classic on ICC

5-SS, G/40+10, on Internet Chess Club.

Overall Prize Fund $2000 based on 60 entries

In 3 sections; (higher of Online or OTB Regular rating used).

      Major Section:  Open to 1800/over (see peakrating.us). 

                              $400-200-100, top U2200 $140, U2000 $120.

      Under 1900/Unr Section: $250-130-70, top U1700 (no Unr) $120.

      Under 1500/Unr Section: $200-100-50, U1300 (no Unr) $120;

(unrated limit $80).

Entry fee at chessaction.com: $48 by 04/12, $65 by 11 am EST 04/13.

More info at ICC site: chessclub.com

(Enter by: 04/13 10 am EST) or must take a 1/2 point Bye for round 1. 

Rounds begin: (EST) 11 am, 1:15 pm, 3:30 pm. 5:45 pm, 8 pm. 

Half point byes: Available all rounds, limit 2 byes, must be claimed during registration or changed via email before 10 am EST on 04/13.

USCF Membership required; may join with registration.

Online Regular rated (will not affect OTB ratings). Foreign players,

see https://www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm

Must be on Zoom (use real name) to be eligible for prizes; see ccazoom.com 

 $80 prize limit if no Zoom side/rear camera angle. GMs $40 from prize.

Log into https://play.chessclub.com/cca (or your ICC Interface) 30 minutes before first round to set up zoom cameras.

$15 service charge for refunds or hold amount for future tournament.

Entry: Chessaction.com. Questions: events@chessclub.com.

** Prize Percentage is increased or decreased based on: (60 entries = 100% of $2000)  

- Minimum Prize Fund = $1000