Binghamton Chess - October 19th Classical

Binghamton Chess - October 19th Classical

University Union, Room 103

Saturday, October 19th, 2024

G/30;d5

Event Overview

The tournament is open to all, including students, faculty, and town residents. Open to beginners and experienced players. Includes a scholastic section for kids with trophies!

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.

1/2 point byes available for round 1 or 4, please specify on the registration page or through email before the day of the tournament if needed.

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

The Scholastic-Novice section will be for players under 18 only, and will have trophies for all participants instead of a prize fund. Players under 18 and under a rating of 1000 can choose to play in the scholastic section.

Adult sections are determined by rating, I expect there to be either 2 or 3, with an equal number of players in each.

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

Please bring a clock/board and pieces if you have, I will provide extras for those who need.

Registration

ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ONLINE THROUGH THIS LINK!!!!!!!!!!! If you have problems registering, contact the tournament director at holliskolv@gmail.com and she will register you.

https://www.reg4chess.com/register.asp?tid=8660

EF:15$ if you pay online through the registration page, through Paypal. Any credit card will work for this.

EF:20$ if you pay at door through cash, Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, or Paypal. Arrive by 12:30 to do this.

If you don't have an USCF ID, please buy one through this link before registering, or buy one at the door of the tournament (There will be a 5$ charge for doing this at the door, arrive by 12:30.) 

https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

If the player is playing in the scholastic section, please include the information in the Under 18 part of the form, otherwise, that section is not needed.