2024 Northwest Fall Classic

2024 Northwest Fall Classic

Saturday, November 2nd

Centennial High School

1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Organizer: Centennial High School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy

Contact: Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, Click here to show mail address

Sections:

Reserve (K-12): Grades K-12 with ratings below 600

Premier (K-12): Grades K-12 with ratings below 1000

Championship (K-12): Includes top rated players from all grade levels

All sections are rated and have rating requirements. Players must be registered with http://www.uschess.org before the tournament. November ratings will be used. Notation is required in all sections, optional for players in grades K-3. Players should bring their own clock if they have one. Sets will be provided.

Format:

Reserve and Premier: 5 Round Swiss, G30;d5

Championship: 4 Round Swiss: G45;d5

Students play all rounds; no elimination. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section.

Schedule:

8:30 – 8:45: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM

8:55: Announcements

9:00: Round 1

Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes.

Entry Fee:

Register at columbuschessacademy.org. $30 for all online registrations until October 26th; thereafter $40 registration fee until 9:00 PM November 1st. No on-site registrations allowed. Two half-point byes may be requested before the start of round 2. USCF discounted membership: $13. Email Kathy before registering if interested. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 9:00 PM, November 1st.  No refunds thereafter. Discounted entry fee for students with financial need are available. Please contact Click here to show mail address for more information.

Awards: 

Trophies to the top 5 players in each section. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players’ scores count towards team score. Participation medal or keychain available to each player. Awards will be conducted as sections finish.

Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase (cash only).