Golden Rams Open

Sykes Ballroom, Sykes Student Union

Event Overview

$400 GUARANTEED PRIZES

Open Section: $120-$90-$60 (1st,2nd, and 3rd place respectively)

U1500 Section: $60-$40-$30 (1st,2nd, and 3rd place respectively)

Top College Team: Plaque (top 3 scorers from either section)

Top PASSHE Student: Plaque (PASSHE is the PA State System schools, which includes schools like West Chester University, Shippensburg University, Kutztown University and others)

 

Format: 4SS, G/30;d5

CLOCKS AND SETS PROVIDED. Minor snacks and coffee provided. Prizes increase if more than 25 players

 

Entry fee:

  •  $15 for college students (if registered by Thursday, Feb. 19th)
  • $20 for general public (if registered by Thursday, Feb. 19th)
  • $25 for all players after Thursday, Feb. 19th
    • Registering on-site? Arrive by 10:30am to be paired in round 1
  • Can't pay electronically but want to register early? You may send checks/cash in the mail. Email tournament director Nathan Zeigler at [email protected] for address. Electronic payment is preferred for advanced registration.
  • Players may also choose to Paypal [email protected] (friends & family option) or Venmo @nathzeig the entry fee. Please email all the entry information (USCF ID, Name, Section, etc.) to Click here to show mail address if registering this way
  • Requesting a 1/2-point bye? Email tournament director at Click here to show mail address to put in the request. 

 

SCHEDULE

  • Round 1 - 11:00am
  • Round 2 - 12:30pm
  • Lunch break - 1:45pm (Food court in building with Chick Fil A!)
  • Round 3 - 2:15pm
  • Round 4 - 3:45pm
  • Prizes given out by 5pm (ASAP!)

 

Location Info:

Playing Hall: Sykes Ballroom, in Sykes Student Union

Address: 110 W Rosedale Ave, West Chester, PA 19382

FREE PARKING: In "K Lot" the parking lot behind the building. Park in commuter parking spots NOT staff parking spots.

USCF Membership:

  • ALL players are required to have a USCF membership to play in the event. Find the rates here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
    • Questions? Email the tournament director at [email protected]. If you want, we can process your membership for you if you email us about it and you will receive a $3 discount.

 

Past PA College Chess TOURNAMENTS:

Address:

110 W Rosedale Ave
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 400
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Nathan Zeigler
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 619-748-1751
Website: https://chessnut.club/e/golden-rams-open