CHESS ZONE AUGUST SATURDAY CLASSIC

CHESS ZONE AUGUST SATURDAY CLASSIC

Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three Sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP: CLASS B and above (rated 1600+): 1st -- $500 2nd -- $200
RESERVE: Class C, D, E (rated between 1000 and 1599). 1st -- $250 2nd -- $125
BOOSTER (U1000): Rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st -- $100 (+trophy) 2nd -- $50

“Special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50.

Live US Chess regular ratings are used for pairings and prizes. Prizes are based on 50 registrations. Unrated players are eligible only for place prizes. Accelerated parings/sections may be merged at TD's discretion.

Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated.
Entry Fee: $50.00 if pre-registered by 8/20; $60 by 8/24; $65.00 on-site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs - entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes are available at any time for any round.
"Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 through 2 only). The option must be requested before the close of registration.

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