2024 Fall RUCC Open

2024 Fall RUCC Open

Rice University Grand Hall

6100 Main Street

Houston, TX 77005

 

Saturday, November 2, 2024

 

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-m6eDXy8qbGcPmZbSYPyrTBKGHw0GOS70_8zPz19T0E/edit

Event Overview

2024 Fall RUCC Open

• November 2nd. Open to all, no age requirements. However, unaccompanied minors (under 18) must fill out the following form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wYFR-NSE0aBJri29UWGNGcZgOIK7t_6w/view?usp=sharing and email it to Click here to show mail address. Printed copies to be filled out by parent/guardian will also be provided at the tournament venue. Unaccompanied minors may not participate in Rice University sponsored events without this form on file.
• Bringing your own chess set (including a clock) is expected. There will be a limited number of extra sets available, with priority given to Rice University members. Notation sheets and writing utensils will be provided at the tournament venue.
• One half point bye available per participant. Must declare before the start of the first round of the tournament.
• Prizes will be given out via venmo on the day of the tournament.
• The standard USCF tie break order is to use Modified Median, then Solkoff, then Cumulative. In the case of a tie, prizes will be given out according to standard USCF tie break order.
• US Chess Federation rated. USCF membership required for all participants.
  • Copies of USCF membership forms will be available at the tournament venue.
  • This event is not FIDE rated

6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005

• Regular entry fee (must be received by 10/31 11:59 PM): $5 for individuals with valid Rice ID, $25 for participants otherwise. After 10/31, entries increase to $10 and $35 for Rice University members and others, respectively. Payment will be via Venmo @Ioana-Murgulet. There is no entry free for IMs or GMs.
• If you cancel and request a refund, half of your payment will be deducted for processing fees, NO REFUNDS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ROUND 1.
• Two sections: Open and U1400.
• Prizes: 60% payout of entry fees. Open 1st (20%), 2nd (15%); U1500 1st (10%), 2nd (5%); Biggest upset (5%), Top Unrated (5%)
  • Unrated players are not eligible for “biggest upset” prize

 

Time control: G/30, d5

Four rounds:

Check-in: 9:30 - 10:00 AM 

1) 10:30 AM 

2) 11:45 AM 

(Lunch Break)

3) 1:45 PM

4) 3:00 PM

• All players must check-in in person by 10:00 AM. You cannot play Round 1 if you arrive for check-in later. 

 

For further information please email Click here to show mail address

Parking: The underground garage, under the Jones School of Business, is the closest parking lot to the Rice Memorial Center or Student Center. The next closest parking area would be the North Lot, off Rice Blvd, on Entrance #20. Payment is by credit card only. Other options are available at https://www.rice.edu/campus-maps

Free internet. Fitness center and restaurants within walking distance.

 

Organizer Overview

Ioana Murgulet

(205)-239-3668

Email: riceuniversitychessclub@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess.at.rice/