Middle Georgia Spring Challenge, G30

EVENT OVERVIEW Five rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. Two sections: Open (1400+): Open to USCF rated 1400+. Reserve (U1400): Open to USCF rated under 1400 and Unrated. Sections will be assigned based on players’ Regular ratings published on official USCF website (https://new.uschess.org/player-search). All participants must be registered members of US Chess Federation. Membership can be applied for on-site. Membership cost for USCF depends on age ($20-40) and is separate from the registration cost of this tournament. Prizes: 100% of the proceeds go to the winners. Prizes are based on 40 registrations. Open: 1st $300, 2nd $240, 3rd $144. Reserve: 1st $240, 2nd $180, 3rd $96. Time Control: G/30, increment 0, USCF dual-rated (Regular and Quick). Registration: Text or call (478) 951-4616 (Tom) to register and pay fees. Entry Fee: $30. Methods of pay: Zelle (478-951-4616); Venmo (Thanh Tran@Thanh-Tran-517); checks or cash. Schedule: Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 10am start. On-site registration ends at 9:45am. All players, including pre-registrants, check in by 9:45am; call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm. Byes: 1/2-point byes available. Must request before 9:45am. 0-point byes available any time for any round. Equipment: Players are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own chess clocks. Event Address: St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Parish Hall. 7301 Rivoli Road, Macon, GA 31210. Organizer: Middle Georgia Chess Club, (https://middlegeorgiachess.org/). POC: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.