Houston Fall Action (FIDE-Rated Top Section)

The Houston Fall Action Tournament

USCF-Regular-&-Quick-Rated (Top Section is also FIDE Rapid Rated)

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

6 E Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046

Saturday, November 29th at 4 pm

Register/view more information here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7500

Tournament Information:

• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Greenway Plaza on 6 E Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046
• 4 round Swiss tournament.
• Both sections are USCF regular and quick rated (dual rated). The top section is also FIDE rapid rated.
• Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay.
• Saturday, November 29th, 4 pm to approximately 8 pm. (First round starts at 4, subsequent rounds occur ASAP.)
• Entry fee: $28 by 11/16, $33 by 11/23, $36 by 11/28, $40 on 11/29 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1).
• Two Sections: Open (minimum 1300 rating to play) and Under 1500.
• Note: In order to play in the open section, players must have a USCF rating of at least 1300. Players rated between 1300 and 1499 can play in either section. Players under 1300 should play in the Under 1500 section. A player can still join the open section if their unpublished (live) rating is over 1300, even if their monthly rating isn't 1300 yet. A player may use their FIDE rating to qualify for the top section. The tournament director may decide to have a lower rated player join the open section to maintain an even number of players in the section. The tournament director has the option to use a provisionally-rated player's live rating (regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the player's official rating) for pairings purposes and section eligibility.
• PRIZES: $100 for 1st in Open; $50 for 1st in U1500.
• Up to two half-point byes are allowed. Half-point byes can be requested for any round. The deadline to request a half-point bye is prior to the start of round 3.
• We will have enough chess sets for all players, but clocks will not be provided for everyone. If you have a clock, please bring one.
• This tournament is open to everyone (adults and children of any skill level).
• For questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 703-609-0499.

How to Register

Register/view more information here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7500