2025 McGrath Memorial Vermont State Championship

Heritage Event, State Championship Event
University of Vermont
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Event Overview

Format: 5SS, G90/+30.

Schedule: On-site registration Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm AND Sat. 8:30AM-9:30AM (Saturday on-site entrants will automatically be given a half point bye for round 1).

Rounds: Friday 7 PM, Saturday 10 AM & 2 PM, Sunday 10 AM & 2 PM.

Sections: Championship, U1825, U1425

Byes: limit one half-point bye in any round except round 5 in Championship section, must request by Saturday at 2:30 PM.

Location: University of Vermont, Rd. 1 Marsh Life 129, Rds. 2-5 Old Mill 325, 94 University Place, Burlington, VT 05405.

Parking: Closest free parking is the UVM Medical Lot, 41-43 South Prospect St., ~2 min. walk.

Entry fee: $55 if received by 11/01, $65 after/at site. Free Entry to UVM Students/Staff. USCF Membership Required. Ent: make check payable to Chittenden County Chess Club and mail to 69 Russell Street, Apt. #1, Winooski, VT 05404 or submit entry fee via PayPal to [email protected].  

Prizes: $2,000 prize fund ($1000 guaranteed) based on fifty paid entrants.

Championship (1700+): $350-200, top U2100 $175, top U1950 $125. State Champion title to highest scoring Vermont resident...

U1825: $275-175, top U1625 $120-80.

U1425: $200-125, top U1225 $105-70.

Unrated prize limits: $100 in U1825, $50 in U1425.

Equipment: Please bring your own sets/clocks, if possible, some provided at request.

Contact: email [email protected] or call/text (802) 881-5602.

Address:

94 University Place
Burlington, VT 05405
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Walter M. Chesnut
Phone: 8028815602
Website: