Event Overview
July 6, 2025
$100 QUADS
3 RR; G/40 d5
PLUS AN OPTIONAL $5 BLITZ TOURNAMENT (4-double round Swiss) AFTERWARD
FREE DONUTS & COFFEE
FREE WIFI
PLENTY OF COMFORTABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS
PLENTY OF PLACES TO EAT WITHIN MINUTES
The Myerstown Quads are held on the first Sunday of each month at:
New Beginnings Church
430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
Time: Doors open from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration begins 1:00-1:30. REGISTRATION ENDS AT 1:30!!! Call if you are running late. Round 1 starts PROMPTLY at 2 pm.
3 RR; G/40 d5; Rd 1 --- 2:00 p.m. Rd 2 --- 3:30 p.m. Rd 3 --- 5:00 p.m.
Registration:
• 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on tournament day for last-minute entries. (If you are running late, call or text 717-813-1427 to register)
• Must be a member of the USCF (United States Chess Federation) to play. Join USCF now at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.
• Preregister by sending your name, USCF ID, and which section you would like to play to myerstownchess@gmail.com.
Sections:
• Open
• Scholastic
Format:
• Quads (Group of 4 players - each player plays each other player - 3 games total). In case of extra players, the lowest rated quad will be a Swiss. If the Swiss section has at least six players (without any house players in the entire tournament), the Swiss will have a second-place prize of $50.
• Time control: G/40; d5 (Players get 40 minutes each, with a 5-second delay for each move)
• Rounds: Round 1 at 2:00; Round 2 at 3:30; Round 3 at 5:00. Rounds 2 and 3 may start sooner if all games in the previous round are finished and players agree.
Entry Fee:
• Open: $30
• Scholastic: $10
Prizes:
• Open: $100 to winner (Ties split evenly)
• Scholastic: Medals (Every player gets a medal)
We have a good group of players that have a great time and play great chess. We provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all players!
Don't miss out on this exciting tournament! We look forward to seeing you there.
ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO TEXT, CALL, EMAIL.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH NAME, USCF ID, & RATING AT:
(717) 813-1427 myerstownchess@gmail.com www.myerstownchess.org
WANT MORE CHESS?????
OPTIONAL $5 BLITZ TOURNAMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE QUADS
$5 Blitz
4 Double Round Swiss G/5 d2
Entry Fee: $5
50% Entries Returned
70/30 1st-2nd Split
WANT EVEN MORE CHESS?????
For improving players, we go out to eat afterward and have stronger players go over games and give tips.
WANT EVEN MORE CHESS?????
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TOURNAMENTS IN 2025!!!
Upcoming Tournaments:
January 5, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
January 26, 2025 $600+ Winter Swiss
February 2, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
March 2, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
March 8, 2025 2025 Lehigh Valley Scholastic Tournament
April 6, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
April 12, 2025 1st Annual Lehigh Valley Open & Scholastic
April 26 + 27, 2025 1st Annual Central Pennsylvania Chess Championship
May 4, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
May 25, 2025 $600+ Spring Swiss
June 1, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
July 6, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
July 7-11, 2025 Semper Primus Chess Camp (K-12)
July 12, 2025 2nd Annual Millersville Open (Thea Cassidy Memorial)
July 27, 2025 $600+ Summer Swiss
August 3, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
August 24, 2025 $400 Player Appreciation (Free Entry)
September 7, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
September 28, 2025 $600+ Fall Swiss
October 5, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
November 2, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
December 7, 2025 1st Sunday of the Month Quads + Optional Blitz
430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
United States