HCC January Rated Beginner Open (Prizes $250, b/20)

HCC January Rated Beginner Open (U1200);  ($250 in prizes, b/20)

DATE & TIME:   Saturday, January 11, 2024  Round 1 at 1:00PM, Subsequent rounds ASAP 
LOCATION:  Play More Chess Academy, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
TIME CONTROL: G/25,d5   Tournament is expected to finish by ~3:30-3:45pm with a brief awards ceremony.
EVENT FORMAT/SECTIONS:  Only open to beginning players (any age).  New USCF members without a USCF rating or USCF members with rating U1200
BYES:  No byes permitted as this a three round tournament.  All participants are expected to complete all of their games (three rounds)
ENTRY FEE: $25-40  (Discounts for early entry and for Hamden Chess Club members) 
PRIZES:  $250 based on 20 players;  $150-$100.  There will be no computer calculated tie-breaks. Choice of chess medals available players not receiving cash prize.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST:  https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5588

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Early entry discounted fee deadline: Thursday 11:59PM (Thursday before tournament);  Regular entry deadline: Saturday, 11:00AM (Saturday - day of tournament).  No on-site registration.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:  All players must be current members of US Chess to register for this tournament (go to USCHESS.org to join or renew your USCF membership/membership ID number).  Must register for HCC tournaments in advance - first registered, first served  (space is limited).  Chess sets, DGT3000 clocks and scoresheets provided. No need to bring anything-must use our chess sets and clocks.  
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:  If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email:  info@playmorechess.com.  A request for a refund may be made no later than Thursday, 11:59PM (early entry deadline).  Refunds for this tournament must be requested by email and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee to cover administrative and credit card processing charges.. For contact during the event please email: info@playmorechess.com as PMCA phone will be silenced.