Event Overview
Free Chess in Whittier # 202
Location:
Whittier High School Library, 6739 Whittier Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 (Not Whittier Boulevard)
Date:
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Entry Fee:
Free
Maximum Players:
92
Tournament Requirements:
USCF Membership Required: All players must have an active USCF membership.
Bring Your Own Equipment: Chess boards and clocks will not be provided.
Live Ratings Used: Pairings will be based on live ratings at the time of the event.
Playing Up Rule: Players must have reached their section’s minimum rating between January 1 and April 20, 2025.
Byes: Unlimited byes are available, all worth ½ point.
Main Event Details:
Sections & Time Control:
Over 1800: G/45 with a 5-second delay.
800-1799: G/45 with a 5-second delay.
799-Unrated: G/25 with a 5-second delay, double rounds (each round consists of one game with White and one with Black).
Pairing Method:
Over 1800 & 800-1799: 1v2 pairings.
799-Unrated: Accelerated pairings.
Round Schedule:
Round 1: 8:00 AM
Round 2: 10:00 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 3:00 PM
Round 5: 5:00 PM
Prizes:
Section Over 1800:
1st: 1-month diamond membership
Section 800-1799:
1st: 1-month diamond membership
2nd: 1-month diamond membership
Section Under 799:
1st: 1-month diamond membership
2nd: 1-month diamond membership
Useful Links:
Check Pairings Here: SwissSys Pairings
Register Here: Tournament Registration
Feedback Form: Submit Feedback
Change Request Form: Request Changes (go here for changing sections)
Whittier High School Library, 6739 Whittier Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
United States