Middle Georgia Spring Challenge

5 Rounds, Swiss System, 30 minutes per game, 5 seconds increment per move.  3 Sections: Open, Under 1600 and Under 1200.  Winning estimates are based on 40-player pool: Open Section: 1st place $220, 2nd place $165, 3rd place $66.  U1600 Section: 1st place $176, 2nd place $110, 3rd place $55.  U1200 Section: 1st place $154, 2nd place $99, 3rd place $55. Rounds start at 10AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3PM, and 4:30PM.  Half point byes are available upon request prior to event.  Pairings are per latest USCF official ratings.  US Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required to play.  Membership fees apply.  Purchase membership either at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess or onsite prior to 9:45AM the day of.  Event entry fees are $30 per player.  Methods of payments include Zelle app, Venmo app, checks or cash.  Text/call (478) 951-4616 to register for event.  Event is organized by the Middle Georgia Chess Club and sponsored by the Perry Chess Club and Mercer Chess Club.  Point of contact: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.