32nd David Zofchak Memorial Open

32nd David Zofchak Memorial Open

September 21-22, 2024

A VCF Cup Event -- VCF membership is required for Virginia players in the main event only (Open, U1600, U1200).  Join or renew at www.vachess.org.

A GRAND PRIX and JUNIOR GRAND PRIX EVENT!

GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND $3,350

Hotel & Playing Site directly on the BEACH!!! Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; Chess Rate for lodging is $139 + taxes and resort fee (about $169 total).  ALL ROOMS ARE OCEAN VIEW!!! Late September is still beach weather!

To book a room at this rate, CLICK HERE.  Rates shown on the website are inclusive of resort fee but not taxes (see above).  If the room block is sold out online, please contact Tierra Alexander at 757-321-2194, and the rate will be honored if the property is not sold out.

Hotel is located north of the main boardwalk in a quiet residential area, with fast food options a short drive away.  Hotel restaurant serves breakfast ($15 buffet), lunch, and dinner at reasonable rates with an ocean view!  ALL rooms have mini fridge and microwave.  Hotel will provide concessions / grab-and-go line for the tournament participants, with sandwiches at $6 and drinks, chips, pretzels, etc even less!

Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System. All games are US Chess-rated except in the Rookie section.  One half-point bye if requested prior to the start of Round 3.  Re-entry allowed after Round 1 only for Open andU1600.

Sections: Open, Under 1600, and U1200 in the main event.  No unrated players in the Open Section.  MINIMUM CURRENT RATING of 1400 Regular OTB to play in the Open section.  MINIMUM CURRENT RATING of 1000 to play in U1600.  One-day scholastic (PK-12th) side events U800 (Saturday) and Rookie (Sunday).

Ratings for Sectioning and Prizes: We will use the September 2024 US Chess Rating Supplement (Regular OTB).

Entry Fees: Open and U1600:  $100 through Sat 9/14; $120 beginning Sun 9/15; $140 beginning 9/19 and onsite; Re-entry fee $30.  GM/IM/FM/WGM/WIM/WFM players free -- entry fee will be deducted from any prize money earned.  U1200:  $75 through Sat 9/14; $95 beginning Sun 9/15; $105 beginning 9/19 and onsite.  Scholastic side events:  $35 through Sat 9/14; $40 beginning Sun 9/15; $45 beginning 9/19 and onsite.  HRCA will retain $10 of main event and $5 of scholastic side event entry fees from refunds to cover processing fees for all withdrawals prior to Round 1.  No refunds after Round 1 begins.

Registration: Online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Zofchak24; or onsite at the playing venue during Friday blitz 9/20 or no later than 8-9:15AM Sat 9/21.  Cash, checks, debit/credit card swipes, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted for on-site entries.

GUARANTEED Prizes: 

-- Open Section (1st-3rd): $800, $500, $300; Top U1800 $200; Top Upset Rounds 1 and 2, $25 each.  

-- Under 1600 Section (1st-3rd): $600, $400, $250; Top Unrated $100; Top Upset Rounds 1 and 2, $25 each

-- U1200: $200 and Trophy to 1st; Trophies to 2nd-5th; Chess Set and Clock to Top Unrated

-- Scholastic U800:  Trophies to Top 5 overall finishers, Top U500, Top U300, and Top Unrated.  Medals to all other players with plus or even score.  Ribbons to the remainder.

-- Scholastic Rookie:  Trophies to Top 5 overall, Top 3 K-5, Top 2 K-3, Top K-1.  Medals to all other players with plus or even score.  Ribbons to the remainder.  Free US Chess membership to 1st place.

 Schedule and Time Controls:

Open, U1600, and U1200:  G/90+10 for all rounds

-- Sat Sep 21st: Round 1, 2, and 3 at 10AM, 2:30PM, and 7PM.   

-- Sun Sep 22nd: Rounds 4 and 5 at 10AM and 2:30PM 

Scholastic U800:  G/40; d5 for all rounds

-- Sat Sep 21st ONLY.  Rounds start at 10, 12, 2, 4, and 6

Scholastic Rookie:  G/25; d3 for all rounds

-- Sun Sep 22nd ONLY.  Rounds start at 10, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, and 3:00.

REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR THE FRIDAY NIGHT BLITZ (CLICK HERE).

Questions: Christina Schweiss, Hampton Roads Chess Association, hrca@hrchessclub.org, 757-472-5909

  

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