Event Overview
$2250 based on 50!
Grand Ballrooms 1 and 2
5ss g/45+5 sec increment
(Affects regular and quick rating)
Official December Ratings Used
Four Sections!
Premier (1801+)
Reserve (1501-1800)
Novice (1201-1500)
Apprentice (unr- 1200)
Entry fee:
Premiere & Reserve:
$60 by 12/5 (PayPal), $75 cash on site
Novice & Apprentice:
$50 by 12/5 (PayPal), $65 cash on site
If PayPal, please include Name, rating and USCF ID
https://www.paypal.me/bcchessclub
Players may play up 1 section
Play up additional fee: $20
FM, IM, GM = FREE ENTRY
(NO PRIZE DEDUCTION!)
Prizes:
Premier (1801+)
1st = $500 + Trophy
2nd= $250 + Trophy
Top U2001 $200 + Trophy
Top U1901 $120 + Engraved Medal
Reserve (1501-1800)
1st $200 + Trophy
2nd $160 + Trophy
Top U1601 $60 + Engraved Medal
Novice (1201-1500)
1st $160 + Trophy
2nd $110 + Trophy
Top U1301 $60 + Engraved Medal
Apprentice (unrated-1200)
1st $160+ Trophy
2nd $110+ Trophy
Top U1001 $60+ Engraved Medal
Bonus Prizes:
Top Tournament Upset: Trophy
Top Female scorer: $100 bonus
Prize Fund (b/50 pd)
(71 players at last Tornado)
Previous Tornado Cross table:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202010102802.0
Pairing software will use Tie breaks for trophies / medals
Fair play guidelines:
Electronic devices must be off, and put in a bag. If bag unavailable, you may turn off and place face down and leave on table.
No player may leave playing hall with a cell phone/electronic device, metal detector will be used! Subject to penalty/ disqualification
No cell phones on your person
December official published ratings used
TD may combine sections/use accelerated pairings, if needed
All prizes adjusted accordingly
Rounds:
R1 10 AM (lunch break after R1)
R2 12:30 PM
R3 2:30 PM
R4 4:30 PM (break after R4)
R5 7:00 PM
Bonus Blitz rated tournament 9PM
Entry fee $20
G/3+2
5 round double Swiss
70% entries paid out
1st, 2nd - tbd
1st u1750 -tbd
Top U1501 -tbd
Tournament will start at 10 am
Registration 8:30-9:45am
USCF rated
USCF membership required
Please renew/ join USCF 48 hours in advance, if possible
1st rd 1/2 bye is ok, notify in advance
Last round zero point bye ok- notify in advance please
Restaurant on site
You may bring your own snack/drink
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 g/45+5)
Limited sets and clocks available
Scholastic players welcome
Please bring your own mask, supplies are limited
Sanitizer provided
Tournament submitted for rating on the same day
Call/Text Nathan: 317-286-6183 (text preferred) for any questions or concerns
Email: Click here to show mail address
Photos: See our Facebook Page: B C Chess Club (https://www.facebook.com/indychessfun/)
Tournaments: http://www.uschess.org/msa/AffDtlTnmtHst.php?A6016377
$89 Hotel Room Chess Rate
(Book by 12/1) https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1602695417597&key=G
5860 Fortune Cir W
Indianapolis, IN 46241
United States