Event Overview
1. Dates & Location
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Six Wednesdays in September & October 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23.
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Location: Growth Chess Center 974 W Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590
2. Tournament Format:
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Tournament Format: Individual Swiss
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Total Rounds: 6 (1 round each Wednesday night)
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Round Times: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
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Time Control: G/75+5 (Game in 75 minutes with 5-second increment on each move.)
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2 Sections: U1200 & Open
3. Byes
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Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate that evening, but would like to stay in the tournament.
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A maximum of two half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
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Round 1-4 byes must be requested prior to the pairing of the round. Pairings usually are posted shortly after noon on Tuesday, the day before the round.
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Round 5-6 byes must be requested before start of Round 3. Round 6 bye is irrevocable to prevent possible prize-fund manipulations.
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Late registrations will receive a half-point bye for any missed round, up to a total of two rounds.
4. Prizes -- $1200 based on 40 paid entries. Prizes will increase proportionally after 40 entries.
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Open 1st place $325, 2nd place $225, 3rd place $175, Top U1600 $100
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U1200 1st place $175, 2nd place $125, 3rd place $75
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Biggest Upset $50 guaranteed
5. Prize Fund -- $1200 based on 40 paid entries
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Please allow a week for processing prize checks.
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Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Growth Chess will be providing a 1099 form.
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Max Capacity: 60
6. Registration for Both Sections -- Including Single Game Option!
- $60 by 9/8
- $70 by 9/15
- $80 by after 9/15
- Single Round Option available for any round $15
- Free Entry for NMs & Higher, email Click here to show mail address to register. Early Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings.
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$5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.
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Click here to register: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/F24WNM
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974 W Main Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
United States