Event Overview
Format:
Open to all students currently enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school
Four rounds in Swiss format G/45, d5
Each side has 45 minutes with a 5 second delay to complete his or her moves per game.
First round starts 9:00 am
Subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible
Sections & Time control:
Four grade-based sections at this tournament event. Players can play up but can not play down their grades.
Section K-3 G/45,d5
Section K-5 G/45,d5
Section K-8 G/45,d5
Section K-12 G/45,d5
Prizes:
Trophy for top three players in each section
Medals for players (not in top three) who score 2.5 or more total points in four rounds in each section
Boards and Clocks:
Boards and pieces will be provided for all players.
Please bring your own clocks.
Byes:
All rounds allowed, must commit 20 minutes before round 1; limit 1 bye in all sections.
Please request on your registration form or contact TD onsite.
Default/Forfeit Time:
30 min after start
Registration Fee:
$35 online by midnight 01/12/2024
Register Now!
dcmetrochess.com/tournament-2024-01-13
For questions, please email to admin@dcmetrochess.com
Cancellation:
For cancellation and refund, please email to admin@dcmetrochess.com
Cancellation request must be made by Midnight Friday 01/12/2024.
NOTE: Cancellations are subject to a $1.00 handling fee.
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