Event Overview
5 rounds, Swiss System paired. Open to all.
Time Control: Rounds 1-2 g/60 i/30, Rounds 3-5 g/90 i30
Three sections: Open, U1500, U1000.
Prizes: 75% payout of entry fees, 3 cash prizes per section. Prize funds will be split in the case of ties.
Rounds: Saturday 8:30, 2, 6. Sunday 8:30, 2:30.
One half point bye available for all but last round. Must declare before the start of the 2nd round.
US Chess Federation rated. USCF membership required for all participants. Mississippi Chess Association membership required of all Mississippi participants aged 18 or older.
Early entry fee (must be received by 10/7): $55, includes yearly MCA dues. Junior entries (under 18) are $45 (use coupon code SCHOLASTIC) and do not include MCA dues. After 10/7 all entries increase by $20.
All players must check-in in person or by email by 8:00am. Late registration closes at 8:00am. Players who check-in or register after 8:00am will be paired on an as-available basis after the round has begun.
The Mississippi Chess Association will host its annual business meeting Sunday at 1:30pm.
For further information please call and leave a message at 615-631-3876 or email Mark Nicholas at Click here to show mail address
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
United States