January Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads

The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday, January 11th, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (January 11th, 18th, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow:

• Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent
• Rounds: January 11th, 18th and 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
• Control: G/15;d10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
• Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
• Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize(s)
• Byes: No byes are available for this event
• Register: Please sign up in advance using the 'Register' button on the Events page
• Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
• All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
• Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
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