Back To Bing! - Binghamton University Chess Tournament

This is the start of a (hopefully) monthly Binghamton USCF rated chess tournament!

The tournament is open to all, including students, faculty, and town residents. Open to beginners and experienced players.

First tournament September 7th.

Any questions should be sent to the organizer at holliskolv@gmail.com or 646-685-4278 (email preferred).

Event Details

4 round Swiss, G/30;d5, Regular rated.

Rounds start 1pm and continue ASAP. Will run until 5:30 at the latest.

1/2 point byes available for round 1 or 4, please specify before the start of the tournament if needed.

Prize fund is 100$ based on 20 entrants. Prize scales with entries, with a minimum of $50 in prizes. Prize is given to top placing finisher(s) in each section.

If there are over 24 Entrants there will be two sections, divided by rating.

Email is preferred for questions and registration, phone number is preferred if it is the day of or an emergency.

Please bring a clock if you have one, I will provide extras for those who need.

Registration

EF:20$, pay at door

Email or text tournament organizer to register, please include your full name and your USCF ID, if you have one. Even if it is expired!

If you don't have an ID, include a chess.com or lichess username and rating so I can put you in the right section. You will be required to buy a USCF membership to join the rated section.

There will be an unrated section, it will have an entry fee of $15, and no prize fund. It will not require USCF membership, nor will results be submitted for rating.

If you need a new USCF membership or to renew an old one, please arrive at 12:30 and I can do that for you. Anyone under 24 costs $25 a year. For older adults, a membership is $20 for a 2 month trial membership, $45 for a year. Seniors cost $40.

Registration is also taken the day of, arrive at 12:30 to do so. Online registration is heavily preferred.