First Sunday of the Month Quads (Open and Scholastic sections)

New Beginnings Church

Event Overview

October 5, 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

Address:

430 East Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Michael Cook
Email: myerstownchess@gmail.com
Phone: 7178131427