Executive Conference and Training Center
Event Overview
2024 DMV Action Championship
Executive Conference and Training Center
22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
Sunday, October 20th at 11 am
$1200 Prize Fund
Register Here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5090
Tournament Information:
- This tournament is open to everyone (adults and children of any skill level).
- D.M.V. area residency is not required to participate.
- Six-round Swiss tournament.
- This tournament will feature Monrad pairings, which is a variation on Swiss pairings that reduces mismatches. The use of Monrad pairings eliminates the need for multiple sections as players are often paired against closely related opponents, especially in early rounds. To read more about Monrad Swiss pairings, visit Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament#Monrad_system
- Up to three half-point byes allowed. Byes are allowed for all rounds. The deadline to request byes is before the start of round four.
- USCF regular and quick rated. Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay.
- Sunday, October 20, rounds at 11 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7 pm
- Registration closes at 10:30 am on October 20th
- Entry fee: $45 on or before 10/6, $50 on or before 10/14, $55 on or before 10/19, $60 on the day of the event
- PRIZES: $500 for 1st, $250 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd, $100 top U1900, $100 top U1600, $100 top U1200, $50 top U900
- Chess sets are provided for all players, but clocks are not provided. If you have a clock, please bring one.
- For questions, please email us at Click here to show mail address or call us at 703-609-0499.
VENDOR INFORMATION: A chess vendor (Todd Hammer) will be setting up a store with chess equipment, books, and supplies.
How to Register
Register Here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5090
DMV Scholastic Championship
Our annual scholastic championship is also happening on the same day in a different conference room at the same venue. View information about that tournament here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5089
Address:
22685 Holiday Park Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
United States
Sections:
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Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No