Event Overview
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).
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
United States