DC National Chess Day

DC National Chess Day

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location:             Bryant Street Market

                             670 Rhode Island Avenue NE

                             Washington D.C, 20002

A US Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament for adults and students.

IMPORTANT - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Tournament details

Sections:              1.) Open (adults and all ages),

                              2.) K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12

You may play in sections with ages higher than yours but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds/games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45;d5 (45 minutes per side, 5-second delay per move).

Schedule: Check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Awards:

Open section (based on 20+ entries): 1st = $200, 2nd = $75, $3rd = $50, U1600 = $50

• Scholastic sections: Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. Top girl trophy for each section.
  • K-12: Trophies plus 1st = $50, 2nd = $30, 3rd = $20
  • K-8: Trophies plus 1st = $35, 2nd = $25, 3rd = $15
  • K-5: Trophies plus 1st = $25, 2nd = $20, 3rd = $10
  • K-3: Trophies plus 1st = $15, 2nd = $10, 3rd = $5
  • K-1: Trophies only

Entry fee: Please pay at the door upon check-in.

• Open section: $35
• Scholastic sections:
  • $25 - Standard rate
  • $40 - Supporter rate comparable to Maryland and Virginia tournaments, enabling you to contribute to DC State Chess Federation’s mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities to all.
  • $5 - Access rate; available for all for whom a higher entry fee is an obstacle.

Register at:

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5074

Please register early! No onsite registration!
Registration closes on 10/4 at 9 pm!

Please email vaughn_bennett@yahoo.com or text (202) 557-9516 for more information.
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Sponsored by: DC State Chess Federation, Ateya Productions, and MRP Realty