2025 Kentucky Class Championship

Location:

Franklin County Extension Office

101 Lakeview Ct.

Frankfort, KY 40601

Format:

US Chess membership is required. Open to all players from all states.

5SS G/40;+10

Prize Fund $1,850 b/60

Four Sections. The TD may combine sections if the turnout for a section is low.

Accelerated pairings will be used at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director.

Registration: Register at King Registration

2025 Kentucky Class Championship

Entry Fees:

Entry Fee - $40 in advance if paid by 9/8/2025; $50 by noon on 9/19/2025. $60 on site and after 12:00 PM on 9/19/2025. Same day registrations get a first round bye to ensure that the first round starts on time.

Prizes:

$1,850 Prize Fund Based on 60 Entries

Section 1 (1800 +) 1st = $400, 2nd = $100 3rd = $50

Section 2 (1799 - 1400):1st = $250, 2nd = $100 3rd = $50

Section 3 (1399 - 1000):1st = $250, 2nd = $100 3rd = $50

Section 4 (999 & Below): 1st = $250, 2nd = $100 3rd = $50 (Medals will be awarded for places 1-5)

Unrated Players Must Play in Section 4

Best Upset = $100

Schedule:

Onsite Registration and Check-In: 8:00 am - 8:40 am

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Anticipated End Time: 6:00 PM 

 
Round 1: 9:00 AM

Round 2: 10:50 AM or ASAP

Round 3: 12:40 PM or ASAP

Round 4: 2:30 PM or ASAP

Round 5: 4:10 PM or ASAP

Players must check in with the TD in-person before 8:40 am.

Players arriving after check in and after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (2 max).

Other:

Please bring boards, sets, and clocks.