Event Overview
3 Round Robin Game/25 + increment 5 seconds
OPEN TO PLAYERS RATED UNDER 1500 AND AGE 14 & UNDER (BORN AFTER AUGUST 25, 2009)
In sections of 4 players with similar ratings:
Unrated players' sections will be determined by age.
August US Chess ratings will be used for pairings and eligibility however other ratings may be used if higher. This includes but is not limited to unofficial US Chess ratings, US Chess Online ratings, CCA minimum ratings, converted FIDE, or other national ratings.
The decision of the chief tournament director regarding rating adjustments, unofficial ratings, or similar issues is final.
Prizes:
The winner of each section will receive a certificate worth $80 at Chess4Less or a 1 hour online lesson with GM Ben Finegold. In the case of ties prizes will be split.
Entry Fees:
$40 online, $60 on site.
Refunds may be requested 2 hours before your first round. A $10 Service charge is withheld to cover credit card and processing fees. Allow 10 business days for refunds to be processed.
Schedule:
Round 1: 10:00 a.m.
Round 2: 11:15 a.m.
Round 3: 12:30 p.m.
Register at kingregistration.com/register/LVYOUTHQ2024.
Registration ends 1 hour before round 1. Late entries may not be accepted.
All sections are US Chess rated. US Chess Membership is required. You may join at new.uschess.org/join-us-chess or on site.
Chess sets and boards are provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring increment capable digital chess clocks.
No outside food or beverage, other than water, will be allowed in the tournament playing room or the skittles area. Exceptions may be made for persons who need a particular food or beverage for medical reasons.
RIO HOTEL & CASINO 3700 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89103
Use the Reserve a Room Link for discounted room rates. Renovated rooms in the Ipanema Tower are $69 weekdays and $169 Friday & Saturday. Rooms in the Masquerade Tower are only $39 weekdays and $129 Friday & Saturday. The resort fee is discounted to $32. Reserve early to be sure to get these rates. After August 1st, rates will be higher.
Brought to you by the Southern Nevada Chess Club and the organizers of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Contact us at vegaschess@gmail.com or (702) 930-9550. Emails and text messages will be answered more quickly than voicemail.
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL SOUTHERN NEVADA CHESS CLUB
This event is part of the 2024 Las Vegas Open
Las Vegas Open | August 23-25 or 24-25 |
Las Vegas Open Saturday Night Blitz | August 24 |
Las Vegas Open Youth Tournament | August 24 |
Las Vegas Open Youth Quads | August 25 |
Las Vegas Open Youth Blitz | August 25 |
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3700 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
United States