Event Overview
$3500 Based on 100 Paid Entries!
$1800 Guaranteed!
5 Round Swiss, game 45 minute + 10 sec increment
Christ United Methodist Church
8540 US31 S. Indianapolis, IN 46227
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/
Affects regular and quick rating
Published December Ratings Used
Pre- Registered List updated daily:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ARZWDDumWOOau7GVTvvvORQxetJLF4MpPeSNMsRh7tw/edit#gid=0
Five Sections!
Premier (1901+)
Reserve (1601-1900)
Novice (1301-1600)
Apprentice (1001- 1300)
Amateur (unrated - 1000)
PRIZES:
Premier (1901+)
1st $500 + Trophy
2nd $300 + Medal
3rd $200 + Medal
U2050 $150 + Medal
Reserve (1601-1900)
1st $400 + Trophy
2nd $200 + Medal
3rd $150 + Medal
U1750 $100 + Medal
Novice (1301-1600)
1st $300 + Trophy
2nd $200 + Medal
3rd $100 + Medal
U1450 $100 + Medal
Apprentice (1001-1300)
1st $300 + Trophy
2nd $200 + Medal
3rd $100 + Medal
U1150 $100 + Medal
Amateur (unrated-1000) *NEW SECTION!*
Trophies to top 6!
Entry Fee: reduced by $25
(See below)
Bonus Prizes!
Top Tournament Upset: Trophy
Top Female score: $50 + Medal
Top Senior score (55+): $50 + Medal
USCF Standard Tiebreaks will be used for Trophies / Medals
Entry Fee:
Early Discount: $55 by December 11th
$65 after December 11th
$80 on site
Senior (55+) $10 discount
Amateur Section Entry fee: $25 less
FM IM GM = Free Entry (no deduction!)
Players may play up ONE section for a $20 play up fee
Play up fee waived if rating within 100 points of section minimum
Amateur may play up one section, no play up fee, but regular price
Unrated May Play up at TD discretion
TD may combine sections based on turnout
Refunds $10 service charge
Amateur entries count as half entry for total prize fund
Provisional ratings used if otherwise unrated
Registration Options:
PayPal
Please add $2 per player to cover the PayPal Fee
Please include your Name, USCF ID #, December Rating,
and best contact info to send entry confirmation
Credit Card
add $5 fee per player
CC or Cash on site ok, no checks, please
CC by phone ok until December 17th
call 317-286-6183
Fair play guidelines:
Electronic devices must be off, and put in a bag.
If a bag is unavailable, you may turn it off and place it face down and leave it on the table.
No player may leave the playing hall with a cell phone/electronic device, metal detectors will be used!
Subject to penalty/ disqualification!
Round Times:
Round 1 9:00 AM
(Lunch)
Round 2 11:45 AM
Round 3 1:45 PM
Round 4 3:45 PM
Round 5 5:45 PM
On Site Registration 7:45-8:45 am
Tournament will start at 9 am
If already pre-registered, please check in or text the TD by 8:30 AM, if possible 317-286-6183
USCF rated
USCF membership required
Please renew / join USCF 48 hours in advance, if possible
limit 2 byes, notify in advance please (last round bye is a zero point bye)
You may bring your own snacks / drinks - no food at table, but drinks are allowed - NO RED DRINKS, please
unlimited coffee on site!
bottled water on site
Many restaurants within 5 minutes
No reservation required- you may show up and play, all players are welcome! Bring your friends and family!
Please Bring sets + clocks pre set to g/45 + 10. Limited supply provided
Scholastic players welcome!
Beginners welcome!
Facebook: BC Chess Club
Optional Blitz Side Event!! 8:30 PM
Super Blitz Open! (USCF Blitz Rated)
7 round Swiss (7 blitz games)
game 3 minute + 2 second increment
Blitz Entry Fee: $20
Blitz Prizes b/25:
1st $120
2nd $80
Top U1601
$60
Top U1301
$40
Top board(s) may be live streamed.
Questions: Click here to show email address or 317-286-6183 Call or Text anytime.
8540 US-31 S
Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States