Event Overview
JANUARY 26, 2025
$600+ WINTER 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?????
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June 1, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
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July 27, 2025 $600+ Summer Swiss
August 3, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
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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
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430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
United States