2024 Mississippi State Women’s Championship

2024 Mississippi State Women’s Championship
Sept 14th, 2024 Open to all states. Only Mississippi residents may win
titles/trophies. Prize funds will be split in the case of ties. Plaque and title by
tiebreaks if required.

SPECIAL OFFER: For any new USCF member in this event playing in their
first tournament we will offer a free entry fee. We will make the same offer
to any player in this event rejoining after at least a 3 year absence.

Format: 4SS, G45 +15
Entry Fee: $20 by September 1, $25 after
Payment accepted on site (Cash or Check) before Check In.

Registrants will be posted at www.mcachess.org.

Location: Nissan Training Center
300 Nissan Dr. - Gate 1
Canton, MS 39046

All chess equipment will be provided.

All players are required to take manual notation using scoresheets provided by the
tournament director.

Three sections, Open, Reserve, and Under 12 (age). All players are eligible to play
in the Open section. Reserve is open to players rated under 600. One half point
bye available for all but last round. Must declare before the start of the 2nd round.

Schedule: Saturday 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM

Awards Ceremony to follow last round or tiebreaks. Plaques or trophies will be
given for the top 3 finishers.

Tiebreaks: 1st place in the Open section, if tied, will be determined by two G/10
inc/5 quick games to be played after the end of the last round. In the event of a tie
with three or four players, a single round robin will be played. In the event of a tie
from the quick games, tied players will repeat the tiebreak with a G/5 time control
until there is a single winner. Tie breaks for 2nd and 3rd in the Open and all places
in Reserve, if necessary, will be determined using the following system(s): 1.
Modified Mean 2. Solkoff 3. Cumulative 4. Cumulative Opponent’s Score

Questions? Contact Mark Nicholas: mark@mcachess.org or text/call 615-631-3876

Register online at:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2024MSWomens