May Rising Star FIDE Classic

2024 May Rising Star FIDE Classic, a 6 Round Swiss FIDE rated event at the Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton

Memorial Day Weekend

May Rising Star FIDE Classic on May 25-27, 2024 (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

Location:

Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

Format: 6-round Swiss tournament

Time Controls:
     3-day Schedule: G/90;+30 all rounds
     2-day Schedule: G/30;+5 for rounds 1-3, G/90;+30 for rounds 4-6

Four Sections:
     Premier (2000 and Up), FIDE Rated
     U2000 (1600-1999, FIDE Rated)
     U1600 (1200-1599)
     U1200 (100-1199)
     Players rated 1900-1999 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $25.
     Players within 100 points of rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $15.

Important:
     • USCF regular ratings apply for all sections. Premier & U2000 sections are also FIDE rated.
     • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)
     • May 2024 USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility.
       Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
       eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
     • A maximum of three half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
       30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-3. Half-point byes for rounds 4-6 must be requested
       before the start of round 3 and may not be revoked after round 3 starts.
     • Boards, sets, scoresheets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.
     • Special Side Event: May Rising Star FIDE Blitz, Saturday, May 25 @ 7:30 pm
     • Special Side Event: May Rising Star 800, Saturday, May 25 @ 10:00 am

Prizes: $4500 Total Prize Fund (based on 100 entries):
       Premier: $1000/$500/$250, 1st U2200: $150
       U2000:   $750/$375/$175,   1st U1800: $125
       U1600:   $625/$300/$150,   1st U1400: $100
       U1200:   Trophies for top 3, 1st U1000

Schedule:
     3-Day Rounds: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm Sat, Sun, & Mon
     2-Day Rounds:
          Sun:  Rd 1   10:00 am. Rd 2 11:30 am, Rd 3 1:00 pm, Rd 4* 3:00 pm
          Mon: Rd 5   10:00 am, Rd 6   3:00 pm
          *Merge with the 3-day players on Sunday at 3:00 pm in round 4.

Entry Fees:
     Free entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM
     Premier: $100 early, $110 late, $125 on site.
     U2000:     $90 early, $100 late, $115 on site.
     U1600:     $75 early,   $85 late, $100 on site.
     U1200:     $60 early,   $70 late,   $85 on site.

Re-entry:  3-day players may re-enter into 2-day schedule before 9:15 am on Sunday
                  Re-entry fees: Premier: $35; U2000: $30; U1600: $25; U1200: $20

Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Classic Registration
Early online registration is available until Fri, May 17 at midnight MST for 3-day or Sat, May 18 for 2-day.
Late online registration is available until Fri, May 24 at midnight MST for 3-day or Sat, May 25 for 2-day.
On-site registration is until 9:30 am on Sat, May 25 for 3-day or 9:30 am on Sun, May 26 for 2-day.
Late on-site registration is available with half point byes for any rounds that are missed.

Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of round 1. No refunds will be given after that time.
                 All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.

Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; Email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com, Website: www.risingstarchess.com