Mechanics' Monthly Online Blitz Championship

Chess.com

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Event Overview

The tournament is played on Chess.com (automatically run tournament - tournament link will be provided).
Free account is sufficient to play in the tournament. No Chess.com account yet? Easy to make, just follow the instructions below.
See Eligibility for more details on chess.com accounts.

Date	Day	Start time	Time Control	Link to Register
3/13	Saturday	6:30PM PT	10SS G/5+2	Register: https://mechanics-institute.jumbula.com/2021OnlineTournaments/MechanicsMonthlyOnlineBlitzChampionshipMar2021 Join the Tournament - link coming closer to the tournament
4/17	Saturday	6:30PM PT	10SS G/5+2	Register: https://mechanics-institute.jumbula.com/2021OnlineTournaments/MechanicsMonthlyOnlineBlitzChampionshipApr2021 Join the Tournament - link coming closer to the tournament
5/15	Saturday	6:30PM PT	10SS G/5+2	Register: https://mechanics-institute.jumbula.com/2021OnlineTournaments/MechanicsMonthlyOnlineBlitzChampionshipMay2021 Join the Tournament - link coming closer to the tournament
6/12	Saturday	6:30PM PT	10SS G/5+2	Register: coming soon Join the Tournament - link coming closer to the tournament
7/17	Saturday	6:30PM PT	10SS G/5+2	Register: coming soon Join the Tournament - link coming closer to the tournament

Tournament format: individual Swiss
Total Round: 10 rounds
Round times: consecutively, immediately started after the previous round finished
Time control: G/5+2 (Game in 5 minutes with 2 second increment with each move.)
Games will be US Chess online blitz rated - tournament will be submitted 7-14 days after the tournament to allow all games to be screened for fair play.
Sections: Open
Pairings are based on the actual chess.com blitz rating.

Welcome email is sent out before the tournament that explains all the details how to play in the tournament. Be sure to provide a correct email when registering for the event!
Players must be logged in to chess.com and go to the tournament link.
Players must JOIN the tournament, we can not do this for them! They can join the tournament anytime up to 60 minutes before the tournament starts.

Chess.com --> Log in --> Play --> LIVE Chess --> Tournament tab --> Upcoming Tournaments

Games are paired automatically by chess.com. Most USCF pairing rules are followed, however, players MUST be active on the tournament page in order to get paired. Inactive players will receive a 0 (zero) point bye.
Tournament Help Desk is available for any player who needs to get in touch with the Chief TD. Zoom link to the Help Desk is shared with every player registered for the event.
NEW: communication channel for the players to interact with each other is now available through Discord.
Join us via: https://discord.gg/CXktQgn4MC

Byes are NOT available for players.
Late registration and Late joins are OK and it's possible, however, they will receive a 0 bye for any missed round.

$400 based on 30 paid entries

Under prizes are based on USCF OTB or ONL ratings (whichever is the higher)
Prizes are paid out after fair play review has been completed, and results are finalized.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing prize checks.
Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Mechanics' Institute will be providing a 1099 form. More details coming soon.

Players must have current US Chess Federation membership. Expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
Not sure if you have a membership? Need to check the expiration date of your members? Visit: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
Become a member or renew your membership: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
Players must have a chess.com account in good standing. Any previously closed account must be disclosed to the organizer by sending a confidential email to chessroom@milibrary.org.
Don't have a Chess.com account? Sign up now!

Standard US Chess rules apply, with special focus on the Chapter 10 Online Chess rules.
Forfeit time is 15 minutes: if player is not logged in by 6:45pm and 8:15pm, respectively, the opponent will be awarded a forfeit win.

Fair play screening: all games will be screened by both Chess.com and by Dr. Kenneth W. Regan, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo.
US Chess online rated tournament - most USCF rules and consequences apply.
Players should not use any outside assistance: not have other browsers open and not be talking to other people during their games
Parents are strongly encouraged to monitor their kids' activity during the tournament to ensure fair play.
Players found or believed to be violating fair play are not eligible for a prize and their account will be removed from Mechanics' group.
Players who are confirmed to be using outside assistance will be reported to US Chess and restricted from future Mechanics' online and over-the-board events.
Parents - Please help us educate your child that IT'S SIMPLY NOT WORTH THE RISK!
The Organizer and/or the Chief Tournament Director can require players to play their games with a camera that records the player playing with a view to the screen. Players should be prepared to provide this precaution if asked to do so.
Prize distributions and rating submission will take place AFTER all games have been screened.

Address:

57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States

Sections: 1

Grand Prix Points:

Prize Fund: 400

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: No

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: Yes

Mechanics' Institute Chess Club

Email: chessroom@milibrary.org

Phone: 408-772-9098