Event Overview
U.S. Chess Federation Membership is required and available at the tournament.
FORMAT: 3 Game Swiss System (No elimination). Time Control G/90; delay 5 seconds
Depending on the turnout, the draw may be split into sections or accelerated pairings may be used.
BYES: Limit of one 1/2-point bye, available for any missed round, specified with entry.
CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set you would rather use, you may substitute your equipment for any round with the approval of the player of the black pieces for that pairing.
ADVANCE ENTRY FEES (All must be postmarked by January 23rd): Rated players $25, New and unrated players, FREE with advance registration.
AT SITE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $30, New and unrated players, $5
W.M.C.A. MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off
WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year (NOT required). It includes the WMCA Free tournament and $5 off at all other tournaments.
AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 8:30am - 9:00am
ROUND TIMES: 9:30am, 1:15pm, 4:30pm
PRIZES: Open: 1st $150, 2nd $75; Under 1800: 1st $100, 2nd $50; Under-1400: 1st $50, 2nd $25; Top Unrated: $50
Mail check, payable to W.M.C.A., and entry form to: Edward Kostreba, 45 Fairview Street, Palmer, MA 01069
31st Mid-Winter Classic
¨Name (First, Middle initial, Last) __________________________________________________________________________________
¨U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member) ______________________________ 1/2-point bye (Circle round) 1 2 3 .
¨e-mail address ___________________________________________________ OR Phone # (_________)____________________
¨ Entry Fee: $___________
U.S. Chess Federation membership Fee. (Circle one) new or renewing + .$___________
W.M.C.A. membership (Circle one) new or renewing (Not required) + .$___________
¨ Required information to enter the tournament. ¨ TOTAL: $___________
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