Event Overview
Prize Fund $1,800 (Based on 50 entries)
Pre Registered List: Google Spreadsheet
Pre-Register Here: Kentucky Bourbon Classic II Sign In (google.com)
When: March 9th, 2024
Where: Highland Baptist Church, 511 Mount Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Onsite Registration and Check in 10:00 - 10:40 AM
Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM; other rounds ASAP
Players must check in before 10:40 AM or otherwise contact the tournament organizer to ensure they are paired for Round 1.
Players arriving after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (2 max).
Time Control: 5SS, Game G/25; +5
Four Sections and Prizes:
Heavyweight (1801+) Prizes: (1) $300 (2) $100 (3) $50
Middleweight (1401-1800) Prizes: (1) $300 (2) $100 (3) $50
Welterweight (1001-1400) Prizes: (1) $300 (2) $100 (3) $50
Featherweight (unrated-1000) Prizes: (1) $300 (2) $100 (3) $50
- Anyone can play in the heavyweight section.
- Official February 2024 US Chess Ratings used.
- Players rated within 100 points of next section cutoff (February supplement) may play up.
- You are eligible to win prizes for the section you play in.
- Unrated players may enter the featherweight or heavyweight sections.
- Prizes paid on site during the day of the tournament.
Entry Fees:
- $40 by February 17, 2024
- $50 by March 9, 2024
- $60 on site
- Pre-register and pay in advance
Payment Method:
Pay Via Venmo: Daro Mott @mottchessclub
Pay Via Paypal: paypal.me/launchchess
Our Chess Club has organized two chess tournaments per month since May 2021.