CCC FIDE Classical Mar 28 to 30, 2025

CCC FIDE Classical Mar 28 to 30, 2025

Coppell Chess Club FIDE Classical Event with guaranteed prize of $1,050. Limited to first 96 registrations only (32 in each section).

When:

3-Day Schedule:

Friday, Mar 28 @7:00 pm,

Saturday, Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm,

Sunday, Mar 30 @ 9:00 am and 2:00 pm

2-Day Schedule:

Saturday, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am with (G90; +30) time control and merges with 3-day schedule @2:00 pm and 7:00 pm with (G90; +30) time control

Sunday, Mar 30 @ 9:00 am and 2:00 pm

Where:

Coppell Chess Club

120 E Bethel School Rd,

Coppell, TX 75019

Time Controls:

              3-Day Schedule: G90; +30 sec

             2-Day Schedule: G90; +30 sec

Sections and Prizes:

              Championship Section (1800+) – FIDE and USCF rated

              $250 - $150 - $100

              Under 1800 Section (1400-1799) – FIDE and USCF rated

              $150 - $100 - $75

              Under 1400 Section – USCF rated Only

              $100 - $75 - $50

Entry Fee:

• Players may pay $20 extra to play up if your peak rating is within 150 points for that section with in the last year.
• GM/IM/FM play for free. Entry fee will not be deducted from prize fund if registered before Mar 9.

Byes:

• One – ½ point bye allowed for any round except for the last round. Bye has to be requested before end of round 2.
• Zero-point bye/withdraw has to be requested before the section pairing is done.

Re-entry:

• Players playing 3-day schedule can reenter the 2-day schedule by paying $15 extra.

Withdrawals:

              Withdrawals can be requested 1 week before the tournament start date. After that time NO REFUNDS/NO EXCEPTIONS.  Please understand, as the seats are limited ONLY to first 80 participants. Any refunds will incur a $15 processing and a transaction fee.

More Details:

• USCF rules applied for pairing and tie breaks. FIDE rules applied for tournament.
• No Spectators allowed in tournament area.
• Internet enabled devices must be turned off completely during play (not just on silent) and must remain in the player’s bag or face up on the playing tables. Device may NOT be on the player’s person or leave the board with device during the games. Penalties up to or including loss of game and removal from the tournament for violations of this policy.
• Notation devices are NOT allowed for FIDE sections. USCF approved devices are allowed for USCF sections.
• Notation required for all sections. As per FIDE rule, you must make the move before the notation.
• Board and Clock are provided.
• Only water (drinks) allowed at the chess board. All food must remain outside the playing room.
• Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion. Unrated players must disclose foreign and online ratings before the pairing is done. Failure to disclose playing history may result in forfeiture and withdrawal from the event.
• Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion.