Indy July Super Tornado! SOLD OUT

Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Indianapolis Airport

Event Overview

SOLD OUT - The organizer cannot accept any more entries. 

$4800 BASED ON 100! 

Ballrooms 1 and 2 (social distancing, one game per table)

5ss g/45+5 sec increment (Affects regular and quick rating)

Published July Ratings Used 

Face Coverings Required

Limited to 150 players

 

Four Sections! 

Premier (1901+)

Reserve (1601-1900)

Novice (1301-1600)

Apprentice (unrated-1300) 

 

Prizes: 

Premier (1901+): 

1st = $800 + Trophy 

2nd = $500 + Trophy 

3rd =  $300 + Trophy              

4th =  $225 + Medal 

Top U2100 = $225 + Medal 

Top Upset Bonus: $50 + Medal          

 

Reserve (1601-1900) 

1st = $400 + Trophy 

2nd = $300 + Trophy 

3rd = $200 + Trophy                       

U1750 = $150 + Medal

Top Upset Bonus: $50 + Medal 

 

Novice (1301-1600) 

1st = $350 + Trophy 

2nd = $250 + Trophy

3rd = $150 + Trophy 

U1450 = $100 + Medal 

Top Upset Bonus: $50 + Medal                         

 

Apprentice (unrated-1300) 

1st = $350 + Trophy 

2nd = $250 + Trophy

3rd = $150 + Trophy 

U1000 = $100 + Trophy

Top Upset Bonus: $50 + Medal 

 

Extra Bonus Prizes! 

Female Top Score: $100 + Medal

Senior (55+) Top Score $100 + Medal

USCF Standard Tiebreaks will be used for Trophies and Medals 

 

Entry Fee: 

Early Discount: $77 by July 10th 

$95 after July 10th 

$110 at site 

Players may play up ONE section for a $25 play up fee. 

Unrated may play up at TD Discretion

FM IM GM = FREE ENTRY! 

Questions: call, text or email us anytime at:

317-286-6183 or  Click here to show email address

$4800 b/100 paid entries! 

(Last three events had 100 + players, the last two sold out 150+ players!)

It’s HIGHLY encouraged to sign up early and guarantee your spot! 

Seating is limited due to social distancing

Prizes adjusted accordingly

TD reserves the right to combine sections based on turnout

 

PayPal Link: 

PayPal users please send payment to: 

Click here to show email address 

Please add $3 for PayPal Fee per player

Please include your Name, USCF ID, July Rating, Section, and best contact info to confirm your entry. 

Credit Card: payment by phone ok until 7/23, player pays $5 CC fee, call 317-286-6183

Cash and PayPal at site ok, no checks

(On site entry may not be possible if we sell out)

No-shows will not be issued a refund, $15 service charge for all refunds 

 

 

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!

 

Rounds: 

R1 10 AM (Lunch break after R1)

R2 1 PM

R3 3:15 PM

R4 5:15 PM  

R5 7:45 PM

 

Bonus Blitz Rated Tournament

Saturday evening 7/24 at 10 PM

6 Round Open Double Swiss 

(12 games) 

G/3+2 

1st $200, 2nd $125, U1601 $100

Entry fee $25

(b/30 paid blitz entries)

 

Tournament will start at 10 am 

Registration 8:30-9:45am

If already pre-registered, please check in at TD's desk by 9:30 AM, if possible 

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) 

Restaurant & Starbucks on site! (20% discount at restaurant)

Free Wireless internet!

You may bring your own snacks / drinks - no food at table, but drinks are allowed

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 supply provided 

Scholastic players welcome! 

Beginners welcome! 

Please bring your own mask, supplies are limited

Social Distancing; one game per table

Sanitizer provided

Scoresheets and Pens Provided 

Tournament submitted for rating on the same day

Facebook: B C Chess Club for all tournament updates!

 

Top boards may be broadcasted live!

 

Hotel Rate: $105, book by 7/12.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1621877338205&key=GRP&app=resvlink

 

Player Registration List Updated Daily! 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VpBS5HXEth3eszeyWhb9TbtacomaJO_dDOtnPsgEhgA/edit#gid=0

 

Address:

5860 Fortune Cir W
Indianapolis, IN 46241
United States

Sections: 4
Grand Prix Points: 15
Prize Fund: 4800
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

B C Chess Club
Email: bcchessclubindy@gmail.com
Phone: 13172866183