CCC FIDE Fall Classical Nov 21 to Nov 23

Coppell Chess Club FIDE Classical Event with cash prize over $1,500. Limited to first 96 registrations (32 in each sections) only.

When:

3-Day Schedule:

Friday, Nov 21 @7:00 pm,

Saturday, Nov 22 @ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm,

Sunday, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am and 3:00 pm

2-Day Schedule:

Saturday, Nov 22 @ 9:00 am and merges with 3-day schedule @2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Sunday, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am and 3:00 pm

Where:

Coppell Chess Club

120 E Bethel School Rd,

Coppell, TX 75019

Time Controls:

              3-Day Schedule: G90;+30 sec (90 mins with 30 Secs increment)

              2-Day Schedule: G90;+30 sec (90 mins with 30 Secs increment)

Sections and Prizes:

              Championship Section (1800+) – FIDE and USCF rated

              $500 - $250 - $100

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

              $250 - $125 - $75

              Under 1400 Section – USCF rated only

              $100 - $75 - $50

Entry Fee:

• Players may pay $35 extra to play up if your monthly rating is within 150 points for that section.
• Monthly/Live rating will be used to determine if play up is needed or not.
• Players will be added in the section based on the rating. If play up fee is paid, we will move them to the upper section.
• GM/IM/FM play for free if registered before Nov 7.

Byes:

• Up to Two - 1/2 point byes allowed for any round except for the last round. Bye has to be requested before the 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 $25 extra.

Withdrawals:

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

More Details:

• Nov US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and awarding prizes.
• FIDE Laws of Chess apply to FIDE rated sections; US Chess rules apply to other sections
• Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion. Foreign players must disclose FIDE ID, foreign ratings or online ratings before round one is paired. Failure to disclose playing history may result in forfeiture and withdrawal from the event.
• USA players without a FIDE ID and playing in FIDE rated sections must obtain a FIDE ID from US Chess or must disclose city, state, email, date of birth and agree to receive a USA FIDE ID
• No Spectators allowed in tournament area
• All non-essential communication devices must be powered off completely while inside the playing hall (not just on silent) and must remain in the player’s bag or face up on the table. Devices must remain at the board during game play. Penalties up to or including loss of game and removal from the tournament for violations of this policy
• Only FIDE and US Chess approved electronic notation devices are allowed; players in FIDE sections must email (PGN) game files to the organizer. Duplicate scoresheets required in FIDE sections.
• Notation required for all sections and must continue for the entire game. Per rules, moves must be made on the board before recording them and the king must be moved first when castling
• Bring your own clock. Board and Chess pieces will be provided.
• Only water (drinks) allowed at the chess board. All food must remain outside the playing room.
• The players should not eat at the chessboard during the game.
• Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion.

Contact:

              Email: Click here to show mail address

              Phone: 214-534-6730

Registration:

To register go to https://coppellchessclub.com/tourRegister/ccc-fide-fall-classical-nov-21-to-nov-23-2025