5th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial: National Chess Day Celebration

5th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial:

National Chess  Day Celebration

**new format: classical instead of rapid**

Saturday, October 10th

*total capacity: 104 players*

PLAYING SITE: Country Inn & Suites 1250 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 262-782-1400

FORMAT & SCHEDULE: This event is played in three separate sections. Everyone plays four games, there is no elimination. Current US Chess Membership is required (you may join or renew your membership here). Organizers reserve the right to choose the highest of the published ratings for the purpose of section selection, pairings, and prizes.

Open and U1601 sections: limited to 72 players. The time Control is g/55 + 5 sec increment. Round Times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm. Awards shortly after all games are done.

Scholastic U1100 section: limited to 32 players. The time control is G/25 + 5 second increment. Round Times: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm. Awards shortly after all games are done.

PRIZES (Guaranteed $1,500 and 11 trophies):

Open Section (open to all)

1st           $400 + traveling trophy

2nd          $200

u2001      $200

u1801      $200

U1601 Section (open to everyone rated 1600 and lower)

1st           $200

2nd          $100

u1401      $100

u1101      $100

Scholastic U1100 Section (open to K-12 players who are rated under 1100)

Trophies to top ten finishers.

EQUIPMENT: Boards, sets and clocks are provided. 

BYES: up to two 1/2-point byes are available if requested before the event begins

ENTRY FEE:  Open and U1601 sections: Early EF is $60 if registered by September 22nd; Regular EF is $70 if registered by October 6th; Late EF is $80 if registered by 8:00am on October 10th. Scholastic U1100 section: $40 if registered by 8:00am on October 10th. REGISTER ONLINE: Register for 5th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial: National Chess Day Celebration

ORGANIZER: Power of Pawns

QUESTIONS: during the tournament please see Chris or Ryan in the TD room or email Click here to show mail address

All proceeds from the tournament will go to the

Daniel Gives Back Foundation

Refund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it, please notify us at least two hours in advance of the start of round one. If this is done, then the IAC will refund your entry fee less the cost of online registration ($1) and payment processing ($0.30 + 2.9% of the entry fee).