Mohar Spring Tournament

4SS, G/25,d5

5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players.

ROUND TIMES: First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3.

Nonrated Section: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While all the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. Unrated/new players may also play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated.

3 Scholastic-Only Rated Sections - Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Players with a USCF membership but without a rating, can play in the Under 400. Players will be in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director.

Open Section: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section.

Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion.

ENTRY FEE: Early entry received through 15 April is $35.

Registration: Click Here

$40 from 15 April through 17 April.

Late registration after 17th is $45

Same day registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Later sign ups may receive a ½ round one bye.

BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.

PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each section. Open Section will have cash prize

FOOD: – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch.

EQUIPMENT: Sets, boards, and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible.

CONTACT: chess@mohar.org FOR QUESTIONS