3rd Annual B-Town Blizzard Scholastic & Open w/Special Guest GM!

3rd Annual B-Town Blizzard Scholastic & Open!
 

$1,000 projected prize fund!

Part of weekend festivities w/special guest!

Free pizza & game analysis!

Register via QR code on flyer or visit hcachess.org!

• Saturday, February 20, 2027
• Faith Lutheran Church
  • 2200 S High St, Bloomington, IN
  • Enter through upper doors next to playground
  • Free parking, WiFi, and parent work areas
  • Bloomington, IN, is in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Scholastic sections and prizes:
  • 3rd Grade/Under Scholastic – trophy prizes
  • 6th Grade/Under Scholastic – trophy prizes
  • 12th Grade/Under Scholastic – gift card prizes
• Open sections and prizes ($1000 estimated):
  • Master/Expert Open (2000+) – $350
  • Upper Open (1500-1999) – $300
  • Lower Open (1000-1499) – $200
  • Novice Open (<999) – $150
  • Note: Open sections subject to adjustment based on player turnout.
• Scholastic round times, arrival time, time control, and entry fees:
  • Round times: 9:30AM, 12:00PM, last two rounds will begin ASAP
  • Arrival time: Between 8:00-9:15AM (inc. on-site registration)
  • Time control: G45 +10 (45 minutes with 10-second increment)
  • Entry fees: $5 by December 31, $20 by February 12, $40 after
    • Full refunds till February 12 ($20 fee only)
    • Full scholarships available for families receiving SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, etc., no questions asked
• Open round times, arrival time, time control, and entry fees:
  • Round times: 9:00AM, 12:00PM, last two rounds will begin ASAP
  • Arrival time: Between 8:00–8:45AM (inc. on-site registration)
  • Time control: G70 + 10 (70 minutes with 10-second increment)
  • Entry fees: $1 by October 11, $10 by December 31, $30 by February 12, $60 after
    • Full refunds till February 12 ($30 fee only)
    • Full scholarships available for players receiving SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, etc., no questions asked
• Ending times: Estimated 5:00PM for scholastic, 9:00PM for open
• USCF-rated requirements: All players must have a valid, current U.S. Chess Federation membership in order to play. Learn more and get one now at new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. Heads up for 3rd Grade/Under players! Contact us for a free USCF JTP membership. This allows rated tournament play in any eligible 3rd/Under section nationwide.
• Equipment: Chess sets and limited clocks will be provided for scholastic sections only. Bring your own set and clock if playing in the open sections. Notation sheets will be provided to all, and notating is required in all sections, with exceptions*.
• Byes: Up to two (2) half-point byes may be requested (only for rounds 1-3) in any section. Notify us ASAP to request a bye(s) or announce a withdrawal.
• Awards: Trophy and gift card awards will be presented once games conclude for each section. Open section money prizes paid via PayPal or Venmo only. If needed, create a personal account for free to receive your prize. Prize payouts may take 1-3 business days.
• Perks: Come for the chess and stay for the free pizza and game analysis! Plus, there are chess festivities all weekend long, featuring a special guest GM! Stick around!
• Contact:
  • [email protected]
  • 812-318-2875
  • hcachess.org
  • *Read our detailed tournament policies and procedures on our website
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