Columbus Spring Open

First place prize of each section guaranteed. Bonus for perfect score and the best family team are available. Free entry to 2100 US chess rating and above.

Chess boards, sets and clocks are provided.

Registration https://forms.gle/s6jwdAQjFhbEb3xx9

Sections: Open, U1600, U1200, U800, Scholastic U400, Scholastic Nonrated. Minimum rating required to play in Open section is 1500.

Format: 4 Round Swiss

Time Control: G45; d5 (Open, U1600, U1200, U800) G30;d5 (Scholastic U400, Scholastic Nonrated)

Round Times: 10 am/12 pm/1:45 pm– then ASAP (Open, U1600, U1200, U800); 10 am/11:15 am/12:30 pm -then ASAP (Scholastic U400, Scholastic Nonrated)

One half-point bye is allowed if declared before round 1.

Prizes (b/50 paid entries)

Open: $200 (guaranteed) – $100 – $50

U1600: $120 (guaranteed) - $80 - $40

U1200: $120 (guaranteed) - $80 - $40

U800: $100 (guaranteed) - $50

Trophies for players scoring 2.5 or above in Scholastic U400 and Scholastic Nonrated sections, medals for the rest.

Perfect Score Bonus $50 (Open) $40 (U1600, U1200, U800)

Best Family Team Prize $80 (across section, 2 best performers within family)

Entry Fees: $40 by  April 30th, then $45 until May 2nd, $50 at door; free to USCF rating 2100 and above (deductible from prize)
 

Online Payment: 6144040248 for Zelle, @Jeff-Shen-23 for Venmo, 614chessTD@gmail.com for PayPal & Cash App. No credit cards onsite.