Event Overview
OVERVIEW
Rated Scholastic-South is a 4-round US Chess-rated tournament for players in grades K-8 rated under 1500. It’s also suitable for unrated players looking to establish a US Chess rating. The event features three sections: Under 1500, Under 1000, and Under 500/Unrated.
This event is a Tournament of Champions qualifier, see more below.
REQUIREMENTS
- Players must be rated under 1500 or unrated - players over 1500 see events schedule for other opportunities.
- Participants must be members of US Chess.
- Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!
- Open to K-8 participants (ages 13 and under)
- Limited to first 62 to register.
- Online registration only.
- Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
SECTIONS
Under 1500
Under 1000
Under 500
100-Point Rule applies to playing up a section - see Special Notes below.
US Chess live ratings used.
TIME CONTROL
G/20; inc/10
Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 11:00am
Round 3: 12:30pm
Round 4: 1:30pm
Approximate end time/awards: 2:45pm
PRIZES
Under 1500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 1000
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Players who finish with a score of 2.5/4 or higher qualify to play the Tournament of Champions.
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United States