The 2nd Mediterranean Blitz

The 2nd Mediterranean Blitz      Round 1 6:00 PM

Friday, April 5th

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Format and Schedule:

• 5 Rounds

• G/5; + 2 

• USCF Blitz rated

• 3 Sections (Open Quad; U1500 Quad; U1000 Quad)

• All sections will stay on the same schedule

• Pairing based on USCF Blitz Rating 

Entry Fee

• $5.00 for event

• Registration is available for only 16 players

• Registration online, Pay on-site starts @5:00 PM and closes promptly @5:45 PM

• No refunds after 5:45PM

• All registrations made after 5:45 PM will receive a first round bye

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Location:

              Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe

              Taylor Loop, 15000 Cantrell Rd

              Little Rock, AR 72223

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Blitz Sections and Prizes: (Based on 6 full-priced entries)

Open

1st - $10.00 Prize per Section Winner

U1500

1st – $10.00 Prize per Section Winner

U1000

1st - $10.00 Prize per Section Winner

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Tiebreaks:

• Standard USCF Tiebreakers will be used in all sections to determine the winner. If there is a tie for 1st place. There will be no playoff game to determine winners. See rule 34F in the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess for tiebreak details.

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Additional Information:

• Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.

• USCF membership required; Renew here

• Players must be familiar with the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess

• TD has discretion to arrange ratings for pairings, prize purposes and can arrange sections

• Playing up, players can play up to the next section if their USCF Rating is within 150 points of the next section

• All unrated players will be placed in the lower section unless proof can be shown using chess.com or lichess.org that they belong in a different section

• No byes available. Registration subject to early closure

• Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play. A bag will be provided at your table

• If a player withdraws midway through the tournament, this can create problems for the rest of the players. Please only play if you can play all rounds.