August Monthly Rapid at the YMCA

Two rapid games each Tuesday evening in the month of August. Results submitted to US Chess Federation for rating (USCF membership required)

REGISTRATION: Advance registration required, either online at link, or in person at YMCA front desk.
Register online at link:  https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess
Parents of child participants must create an account on the YMCA website above and sign a digital waiver

Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Location: Studio A, second floor, Granite YMCA, Manchester, NH

Time Control: G/15;+5 (15 minutes per side with 5 second increment)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; game 1 pairings formulated
6:45pm - Game 1 begins
7:25pm - 5 minute break; results tabulated; game 2 pairings formulated
7:30pm - Game 2 begins
8:10pm  - Game review and discussion

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing.

IF YOU EXPECT TO ARRIVE AFTER 6:30 PM, PLEASE CONTACT ORGANIZER LISTED BELOW TO SECURE PAIRINGS FOR THAT DAY.

1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 2 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed. No shows receive 0 point forfeit loss.

Entry fee for entire month session:
$10 for non-members of YMCA. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament. Token prizes for top scores under 1000 and 1500.

Parking:

• Metered street parking available but limited
• Parking garage one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr., Manchester (parking validated at Y front desk)

Accessibility:

• Elevator from street level available (ring buzzer for assistance).  Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info:
Questions? Email Eric at Click here to show mail address, or text or call (929) 900-4226

REGISTRATION: Advance registration required, either online at link, or in person at YMCA front desk.
Register online at link:  https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess
Parents of child participants must create an account on the YMCA website above and sign a digital waiver

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