INDY APRIL SUPER TORNADO!

5 round swiss tournament

g/40 minute + 10 sec increment 

Published April Ratings Used 

(Affects regular and quick rating)

Christ United Methodist Church 

8540 US31 S. Indianapolis, IN 46227

Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Mnvr96NUW98JRXrx9

Limit 150 players

 

Pre-Registered Player List:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hJwJV3SQNbSm7fBrpNmuNxVllHFfp-NHZmfII8Igo20/edit#gid=0

 

FOUR SECTIONS! 

Championship (1901+)

Reserve (1501-1900)

Amateur (1101-1500)

Novice (Unrated-1100)

 

PRIZES: 

Championship (1901+) 

1st  $500 + Trophy

2nd $300

3rd  $200 

Top U2050 $150 

*Top Indiana finisher will receive paid entry into State Championship 

 

Reserve (1501-1900) 

1st  $300 + Trophy  

2nd $200

3rd  $125

Top U1701 $100 

*Top Indiana finisher will receive paid entry into State Championship 

 

Amateur (1101-1500)

1st  $250 + Trophy 

2nd $150

3rd  $100

Top U1301 $75

*Top Indiana finisher will receive paid entry into State Championship 

 

Novice (Unrated-1100)

1st - 6th = Trophies 

7th - 12th = medals 

*Top Indiana finisher will receive paid entry into State Championship 

 

 

ENTRY FEE:    

$45 by March 25th (early entry discount)

$70 after March 25th   

$95 on site 

 

DISCOUNTS:

$10 less to Novice Section entries 

$5 less to Seniors (50+)

$5 less Current ISCA members

 

FM IM GM = Free Entry (no deduction!) 

Players may play up ONE section for a $20 play up fee 

Must be within 200 points of section minimum to play up 

Unrated can play up - contact TD

 

REGISTRATION:

PayPal: 

send to recipient email: bccc.tournaments@gmail.com

add $3/player to cover PayPal fee 

Please include in PayPal notes:

Name and USCF ID

April Rating

Section

Best contact info to send confirmation 

 

Card by phone: 

Card by phone ok until March 30th. Player pays $10 CC fee per entry

Call 317-286-6183

no card or checks on site, cash ok 

 

FAIR PLAY GUIDELINES:

Electronic devices must be off and put in a bag 

Or turn off and place face down on your table 

Players may not possess electronic devices during play

No electronic scoresheets at this tournament

 

SCHEDULE: 

Round 1     9:00 AM 

Lunch ~  10:45 AM -11:45 AM

Round 2  12:00 PM

Round 3     2:15 PM

Round 4     4:15 PM  

Round 5     6:15 PM

 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Open to all USCF members

Tournament will start at 9 AM (Eastern Time)

On-site registration 7:30 - 8:30 AM

If already pre-registered, please text or check in by 8:30 AM

Cell:317-286-6183 

Early check in is not required, but rounds will start on time

No shows will not be issued a refund

USCF rated 

USCF membership required 

Please renew / join USCF 48 hours in advance, if possible 

Limit 2 byes, must commit before round 2 starts

Prizes based on 120 fully paid entries

TD may combine sections based on turnout 

All prizes 50% guaranteed

Super Tornados typically average 120-160 players

The last Super Tornado had 136 players

Our last Super Tornado crosstable below:

http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202202265092.0-12599393

You may bring your own snacks / drinks - no food at table

Many restaurants within 5 minutes 

No reservation required - you may show up and play, all players are welcome! 

Please bring sets, boards and clocks (preset g/40+10) if possible 

Analysis rooms and lounge for players and parents 

Free Wi-Fi 

Coffee on site

Scholastic players welcome!

Beginners welcome! 

Facebook: B C Chess Club 

 

OPTIONAL:

Open Blitz Tournament!

Starts at 8:30 PM, finished ~ 9:30 PM 

10 round swiss 

g/3 minute +2 second increment

USCF Blitz rated 

Entry fee: $20 at site 

Based on 30: 

1st $140 2nd $80 U1600 $60 U1200 $40

 

QUESTIONS: 

Call, text, or email ANYTIME 

Cell: 317-286-6183

E-mail: bcchessclubindy@gmail.com