2024 RUCC Open

Rice University Moody Center For The Arts (Flex Studio)

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD0lUaebFecLGUzgjGIShDzHhuRJMuVFGXbaAe7XAZkdt8IA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Logistics

• April 20th. Time control: G/30, d5. Open to all, no age requirements. However, unaccompanied minors (under 18) must fill out the following form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wYFR-NSE0aBJri29UWGNGcZgOIK7t_6w/view?usp=sharing and email it to Click here to show mail address. Printed copies to be filled out by parent/guardian will also be provided at the tournament venue. Unaccompanied minors may not participate in Rice University sponsored events without this form on file.
• Bringing your own chess set (including a clock) is expected. There will be a limited number of extra sets available, with priority given to Rice University members. Notation sheets and writing utensils will be provided at the tournament venue.
• One half point bye available per participant. Must declare before the start of the first round of the tournament.
• Prizes will be given out via venmo on the day of the tournament
• The standard USCF tie break order is to use Modified Median, then Solkoff, then Cumulative. In the case of a tie, prizes will be given out according to standard USCF tie break order.
• US Chess Federation rated. USCF membership required for all participants.
  • Copies of USCF membership forms will be available at the tournament venue.
  • This event is not FIDE rated

Fees and Prizes

• Regular entry fee (must be received by 04/18 11:59 PM): $5 for individuals with valid Rice ID, $25 for participants otherwise. After 04/18, entries increase to $10 and $35 for Rice University members and others, respectively. Payment will be via Venmo @Ioana-Murgulet. There is no entry free for IMs or GMs.
• If you cancel and request a refund, half of your payment will be deducted for processing fees, NO REFUNDS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ROUND 1.
• Two sections: Open and U1400.
• Prizes: 60% payout of entry fees. Open 1st (20%), 2nd (15%); U1500 1st (10%), 2nd (5%); Biggest upset (5%), Top Unrated (5%)
  • Unrated players are not eligible for “biggest upset” prize

Rounds: Check-in: 8:00 - 8:40 AM. Time control: G/30, d5.        

      1)  9:00 AM

      2) 10:15 AM

      (Lunch Break)

      3) 12:30 PM

      4) 1:45 PM

• All players must check-in in person by 8:40 AM. 

For further information, please email Click here to show mail address

Parking: The closest visitor parking lots include Moody Lot and West Lot 2. Payment is by credit card only. Other options are available at https://www.rice.edu/campus-maps

Free internet. Fitness center and restaurants within walking distance.