Bienville Chess Classic

4 rounds – Swiss System – Game control: 45+5

RATED Sections

(ACTIVE U.S. Chess Federation membership ID# and notation is REQUIRED for the 3 rated sections)

Open (Cash - $200 and plaque for 1st, $100 and medal for 2nd; $50 and medal for 3rd)

U1200 (Trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and 3rd)

U800 (Trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and 3rd)

U400 (Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) 

 

Entry Fee $40

 

TO REGISTER: VISIT  www.kingregistration.com/event/Bienville2024

Online registration is preferred, but if different payment method is desired, please contact tournament director via email.

 

Registration and Check-in    8 a.m. until 9 a.m. (no registrations accepted after 9 a.m.)

Welcome and Briefing of Rules   9:15 a.m.

Round 1 – 9:30 a.m.

Round 2 – 11:30 a.m.

Round 3 - 2 p.m.

Round 4 - 3:30 p.m.

Awards – To be presented after final round (Please try to plan to stay for awards if possible)

 Other special prizes will be awarded

*Byes due to inability to pair = 1.0      *Requested byes = 0.5

(No requested byes in Round 4; please make requests before start of desired round)

Tiebreaker information will be provided at the tournament.

Players and accompanying family/coaches, etc. are encouraged to bring chairs for lounging; an outdoor patio will be available.

Concession food options will be available on site.

Extra rated games are also available when requested.

Tournament Director is Safe Play Trained and event complies with USCF Safe Play policy.

Roosevelt State Park enforces a daily admission fee for persons entering the park and this will apply to those attending our tournament. The fee is $2 per person. Children 5 and under are allowed free of charge. Upon first entry, visitors will be given a hang tag to place on your rear view mirror. This will allow re-entry during the same day.. Roosevelt State Park is located at Exit 77 on Interstate 20 - east of Jackson, Miss.

*Skittles rooms will be available.

Send questions or requests via email to scottcountychessclub@gmail.com