Event Overview
Join the Alliance Chess Club for the 6th Annual Queen City of the Prairie Open
This tournament also includes the Tarrant County & Fort Worth championships.
A US Chess Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix Event
20 Grand Prix Points
FIDE and US Chess Rated
Open and Reserve sections will be FIDE standard rated (up to 2399 FIDE) and will be played according to the FIDE Laws of Chess. The Novice section will be played according to US Chess rules. All sections are US Chess regular rated and require a valid US Chess membership (excluding foreign GM/IM titled players) through July 31, 2023. Memberships can be purchased/renewed online at the US Chess website.
Dates
July 14-16 (three day schedule) or July 15-16 (two day schedule)
Location
Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek
2540 Meacham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Playing Hall
Chisolm Ballroom
Skittles Room *** NEW!!! ***
Barons room
Sections
Open
This section is Open to all players.
Reserve (U1800)
This section is available only to players rated under 1800 US Chess rating.
Novice (U1200 & unrated)
This section is available to players rated under 1200 US Chess rating and unrated players.
Format
Five (5) round Swiss, G/60;+30 (all moves in one hour with 30 seconds increment from move one). Affects US Chess Regular rating / FIDE Standard rating (Open and Reserve sections only).
US Chess regular over the board (OTB) ratings for July 2023 will be used for assigning sections and pairing numbers. FIDE pairing rules will be used for the Open and Reserve sections. US Chess pairing rules will be used for the Novice section.
Prizes
US Chess rules and US Chess regular over the board (OTB) ratings for July 2023 will be used for awarding prizes.
Per US Chess rules, unrated players may only win place prizes or a prize designated for unrated players (if available).
Open
$1,600 prize fund 100% unconditionally guaranteed!
$600-$300-$200-$100, 1st Expert $200, 1st Class A $200
Special Prizes:
TARRANT COUNTY CHAMPION plaque to the highest finishing Tarrant County resident. Must provide a valid photo ID with Tarrant County address to qualify.
FORT WORTH CHAMPION plaque to the highest finishing Fort Worth resident plus free entry to next year's tournament. Must provide a recent Fort Worth water bill (or other official city document) and valid photo ID with matching address to qualify.
Reserve (U1800)
40% of Reserve entry fees will be returned in prizes
Novice (U1200 & unrated)
30% of Novice entry fees will be returned in prizes
Entry Fees
All entry fees shown below are the discounted rate if paid by 11:59 PM on July 1, 2023. Add $20 to all entry fees after 11:59 PM on July 1, 2023. Add $30 to all entry fees after 11:59 PM on July 8, 2023. Add $50 for entries after 11:59 PM on July 13, 2023 including onsite registration. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 of the applicable schedule.
Foreign players in the Open and Reserve sections are required to disclose their FIDE ID Number before round 1. USA players in the Open and Reserve sections without a FIDE ID Number must disclose their email address, birthdate and agree to be assigned a USA FIDE ID Number.
Open - $98
Reserve (U1800) - $88
Novice (U1200 & unrated) - $68
$20 discount for veterans, seniors 60+ or players with a disability.
$10 discount for additional family members in tournament or birthday during tournament.
Hotel Rate & Information
Radisson is offering a special $109 rate until July 1, 2023 which includes a hot breakfast buffet for two people (a $23.90 value). As there is another event occurring at the hotel, there is a very limited supply of rooms with two double beds and the availability of them cannot be guaranteed. There should be sufficient rooms with single king beds.
Book your room online at bit.ly/ChessHotel6 or phone 800-333-3333 and mention the Alliance Chess Club tournament.
Online Wall Charts / Pairings / Standings
We will be using SwissSys.com for online wall charts, pairings and standings.
Schedules
The default forfeiture time is 60 minutes.
Please do not drop out of a round or the tournament without first notifying a tournament director!
Three Day Schedule
- Round 1 - 7/14 Friday 7:00 PM
- Round 2 - 7/15 Saturday 1:30 PM (schedules merge)
- Round 3 - 7/15 Saturday 5:30 PM
- Round 4 - 7/16 Sunday 10:00 AM
- Round 5 - 7/16 Sunday 2:00 PM
Two Day Schedule
- Round 1 - 7/15 Saturday 9:30 AM
- Round 2 - 7/15 Saturday 1:30 PM (schedules merge)
- Round 3 - 7/15 Saturday 5:30 PM
- Round 4 - 7/16 Sunday 10:00 AM
- Round 5 - 7/16 Sunday 2:00 PM
Bye Requests
Up to two half point byes are available for rounds 1-4 and must be requested before the end of round 2 and before a full point bye has been assigned. All byes must be requested at least one hour before the start of the next round.
Please do not drop out of a round or the tournament without first notifying a tournament director!
Registration
Online registration at KingRegistration.com
Section Changes
Section changes to a lower rated or unrated section of the same schedule are allowed prior to the end of round 2 for $10. 1/2 point byes will be given for already played rounds in the new section.
Re-entry
Have a slow start? Start over with a re-entry! Re-entries from the three day schedule to the two day schedule are allowed for Open $40/Reserve $35/Novice $25.
Side Event
Saturday Night Blitz! - $20 cash only (no discounts) - 65% of Blitz entry fees will be returned in prizes. Five (5) double round (you play both white and black pieces against each opponent) Swiss; 10 games total. Time control will be G/3;+2. Registration is onsite only and closes about 20 minutes after the end of round 3. Tournament should start around 10:00 PM and finish before midnight.
Equipment
Sets provided; please bring clocks.
Restrictions
A valid US Chess membership is required. Membership can be purchased/renewed online at the US Chess website.
Checks not accepted for onsite registration; cash or PayPal only.
Duplicate scoresheets will be provided and are required for play. Personal scorebooks are not allowed. The signed white copy of the game must be left at the board and is the property of the Alliance Chess Club. A copy of each game played MUST be submitted to claim any prize.
More Information
Alliance Chess Club
Email: AllianceChess@gmail.com
Text only: 817-752-4788
Official Website
Event Limitations and Site Conditions
No Smoking. No Computers. Wheelchair Accessible.
Chief Tournament Director / Chief Arbiter
Louis Reed - NTD / FIDE Arbiter (FA-D)
2540 Meacham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76106
United States