Event Overview
Dates
- Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, and Dec. 10
Note: This tournament was originally scheduled for Oct. 15, but has been rescheduled.
Structure
- 3 rounds Swiss-Style. G75 +10. Accelerated pairings at the director's discretion.
- One half-point bye is available for any round, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points.
- Clocks, boards, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent.
Schedule
- Round times: 10:00 am / 1:15 pm / 4:30 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Registraton
- Registration fee: $40
- Online registration only. Registration closes precisely at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
- Registration link: https://chesskingsandqueens.com/nj/tournaments
- Free entry for all players rated 2200 or higher. ($40 will be deducted from the player's prize winnings.) E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up.
- All sections in this tournament have a minimum rating to participate. All players must have an active USCF membership.
Under 1400 = 1000 rating minimum
Under 1800 = 1300 rating minimum
Top section = 1700 rating minimum
- This event has no age restrictions.
- All ratings are assessed based on the published USCF rating supplement for the month the tournament takes place. "Live" or "up-to-date" ratings are not considered.
- Players signing up for a section they are not eligible to join will be automatically shifted to the appropriate section.
Prizes
$1,000 guaranteed in prizes
Prizes are paid out via Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options.
Top section
- 1st place: $200
- 2nd place: $100
- Top U2000: $60
U1800 section
- 1st place: $160
- 2nd place: $100
- Top U1600: $60
U1400 section
- 1st place: $160
- 2nd place: $100
- Top U1200: $60
Additional information
- The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice / respond to e-mails, texts, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event.
- The venue is located within walking distance of multiple restaurants and fast food businesses. No food is allowed at the playing tables, but a waiting room with tables is available.
1030 Stelton Rd.
2nd floor (use side entrance)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
United States