$600+ FALL SWISS

New Beginnings Church

Event Overview

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

$600+ FALL SWISS TOURNAMENT 


4SS, G/40; d5
Entry Fee: $30
 

PRIZES ($600+ B/20)

IF MORE THAN 20 PLAYERS, THE PRIZES INCREASE INCREMENTALLY.

1ST- $200+!!!

2ND- $150+

U2000- $120+

U1400- $100+

BIGGEST UPSET PRIZE- $30+

PRIZES ARE BASED ON 20 PLAYERS; PRIZES ARE 100% OF THE ENTRY FEE. IF MORE THAN 20 PLAYERS, THE PRIZES INCREASE INCREMENTALLY. SO, TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND BRING SOME ALSO!!!!

FREE DONUTS & COFFEE

FREE WIFI

PLENTY OF COMFORTABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS

PLENTY OF PLACES TO EAT WITHIN MINUTES


This event is held at:
New Beginnings Church
430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067 


Time: Doors open from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration begins 1:00-1:30. Round 1 begins promptly at 2 pm.
4 SS; G/40 d5; Rd 1 --- 2:00 p.m. Rd 2 --- 3:30 p.m. Rd 3 --- 5:00 p.m. Rd 4 --- 6:30 p.m.

Registration:
•    1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on tournament day for last-minute entries. (If you are running late, call or text 717-813-1427 to register)
•    Must be a member of USCF (United States Chess Federation) to play. Join USCF now at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.
•    Preregister by sending your name, USCF ID, and the section you would like to play to myerstownchess@gmail.com.
Sections:
•    Open (Depending on how many players, TD has the discretion to split the tournament into two sections any way he sees fair.
Format:
•    Swiss System. The top half of the tournament plays the bottom half of the tournament by rating then the pairings go by record. No elimination.
•    Time control: G/40; d5 (Players get 40 minutes each, with a 5-second delay for each move)
•    Rounds: Round 1 at 2:00; Round 2 at 3:30; Round 3 at 5:00; Round 4 at 6:30. Rounds 2 , 3, and 4 may start sooner if all games in the previous round are finished.
Entry Fee:
•    Open: $30
Prizes:
•    1ST- $200, 2ND- $150, U2000- $120, U1400- $100, BIGGEST UPSET PRIZE- $30

We have a good group of players that have a great time and play great chess. We provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all players!

Don't miss out on this exciting tournament! We look forward to seeing you there.

ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO TEXT, CALL, EMAIL.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH NAME, USCF ID, & RATING AT:

(717) 813-1427                 myerstownchess@gmail.com                 www.myerstownchess.org

WANT MORE CHESS?????

For improving players, we go out to eat afterward and have stronger players go over games and give tips.

WANT EVEN MORE CHESS?????

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TOURNAMENTS IN 2025!!!

Upcoming Tournaments:

January 5, 2025                            1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

January 26, 2025                         $600+ Winter Swiss

February 2, 2025                         1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

March 2, 2025                               1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

March 8, 2025                               2025 Lehigh Valley Scholastic Tournament

April 6, 2025                                   1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

April 12, 2025                                1st Annual Lehigh Valley Open & Scholastic

April 26 + 27, 2025                     1st Annual Central Pennsylvania Chess Championship

May 4, 2025                                    1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

May 25, 2025                                 $600+ Spring Swiss

June 1, 2025                                   1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

July 6, 2025                                     1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

July 7-11, 2025                              Semper Primus Chess Camp (K-12)

July 12, 2025                                  2nd Annual Millersville Open (Thea Cassidy Memorial)

July 27, 2025                                  $600+ Summer Swiss

August 3, 2025                             1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

August 24, 2025                           $400 Player Appreciation (Free Entry)

September 7, 2025                    1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

September 28, 2025                 $600+ Fall Swiss

October 5, 2025                           1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

November 2, 2025                      1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

December 7, 2025                     1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz

Address:

430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 600+
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Michael Cook
Email: myerstownchess@gmail.com
Phone: 7178131427