26th Annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memorial Chess Tournament

Round 1 at 10:10a, subsequent rounds ASAP; Awards by 1:30p.
NO on site registration; Registration ends 12p on June 3 (online)

Volunteer TDs: STD NM Ian Harris, RedBandit Chess; Daniel Cooper

Rounds/Time Control: 5 Rounds SS G/15, no delay (5 games of 15 minutes per player per game; all players play 5 games)

Byes: One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1 through 4; 0 point byes permitted in any round. Must request by end of registration: 12p on June 3.

Sections: 2 sections: Open (US Chess rated for children pre-K to 12th grade); Reserve (not US Chess rated for children pre-K to 12th grade)

Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 and Top pK-2, 3-5, 6-8 not otherwise placing in Open; Trophies to Top 3 in Reserve. Names of Top player and Top player under 1200 in Open engraved on Musicant and Yazgoor Cups, respectively.

Entry Fee: $25 on or before 12p on June 3, online registration only. NO on site registration. FREE entry for Norwalk residents. Norwalk residents please email name, address and school name to [email protected] for registration instructions. 
 

Notes:

This event is organized and sponsored by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION, REDBANDIT CHESS and NORWALK LIBRARY.

COVID-19 Protocols  – No on-site registration. Advance registration only and space is limited. Players may be required to wear masks in the playing area and elsewhere, whether or not vaccinated. All then current library COVID protocols will be observed. Additional information will be provided.

Chess sets will be provided. If you have a chess clock, please bring it with you. Organizer will have some additional clocks, but may not be enough for everyone.

We do not plan on taking a break during the event. Total play time is approximately 2.5 hours, and total event time is approximately 3.5 hours. Rounds will be paired as soon as all play in the prior round is complete. Approximate schedule by round is 10:15a, 11a, 11:40a, 12:15p, 12:50p. Award ceremony expected by 1:30p. 

ALL PLAYERS PLAY 5 GAMES. This is not an elimination tournament.

ALL PARTICIPANTS: The library opens at 10 AM. Please arrive on time and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm your registration information.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in this event, you may withdraw by email to [email protected] no later than 11:59p on June 2. Refunds must be requested by email. No withdrawals or refund requests by telephone. There are no refunds for No-Shows. Refunds are subject to a $12 admin fee. 

Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event at a nonprofit venue. Please contact CSCA at [email protected] for advertising and promotional opportunities.