August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads & Small Swisses

The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a double-round, quick-rated event beginning Thursday, August 7th, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games each evening against the same opponent (one as white and one as black) over three successive weeks. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow:

• Format: Quads or small Swiss sections (6-8 players) over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent, one as white and one as black
• Rounds: August 7th, 14th and 21st—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
• Control: G/15;d5 (quicki-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
• Entry Fee: $20; PayPal: [email protected]; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12; entire entry fee goes to the prize fund
• Prizes: Each quad will offer a $50 first and $30 second prize, while any Swiss section prizes will depend upon the number of players
• Byes: No byes are available for this event
• Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button on this page
• Equipment: Boards, sets, clocks, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
• Membership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members for the duration of the event
• Rules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
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