Chess Cardinals Monday Knights (SEP 2024)

The Chess Cardinals Monday-Knights Tournament

Tournament Dates:

• Runs throughout SEPTEMBER 2024.
• Weekly rounds every Monday night (5 total rounds this month).

Eligibility:

• Two sections: Above 1000 and Under 1000
• Above 1000 Section: Open to adults (any rating) and scholastic players (USCF rating above 1000).
• Under 1000 Section: Open to adults (U1000) and Scholastic players (U1000 rating)
• Players not meeting the criteria may be allowed with tournament director's discretion (as "wild-card entries").

Schedule and Logistics:

• Rounds start at 7:00 PM CST.
• On-site registration starts at 6:45 PM CST.
• Flat $10 entry fee for the entire month (paid/registered once a month).
• Online registration: https://chesscardinals.square.site/
• Time control: G/60; d5 (Game in 60 minutes, with a 5-second increment after each move)
• Sets and clocks provided.
• Notation (recording your moves) is mandatory.
• Please inform the organizers each week if you can or cannot attend a round (helps with pairing on time).

Prizes:

• Above 1000: Sole 1st place winner receives free entry to the next month's tournament (If there is a shared 1st place: 50% off next month).
• Under 1000: 1st place winner takes home the Monthly Chess Cardinals Trophy

Directions:

• Parking: Recommended in front of the UPS STORE or SEOUL TACO.
• Entrance: Ground floor through main big glass doors.
• SIGNS: Look for the Chess Cardinals banner.
• Restrooms: Ground floor near emergency EXIT. Separate for MEN/WOMEN. You would need keys. Please RESTROOM KEYS sign on the wall to locate these keys.