Monroe Chess Club Holiday Open

Sections

Players will all play in a single, open section.

Registration

Players may register early or on-site from 9:00 am until the second round starts. You may contact the organizer to register early at [email protected]. Entry fees ($25 for early registration, $30 if the day of) may be paid in person. Please show up early because setup time is limited.

Prizes

A first-place monetary prize of up to $150 (based on 15 entrants) will be awarded. 50% ($75) of the prize is guaranteed. 

Rounds

Players will play 4 rounds of G/45;+5. Round times are expected to be 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, and 3:00, outside factors permitting. A 30-minute lunch break is allotted between rounds 2 and 3. Players may leave for lunch as soon as their round 2 game concludes. Rounds will be accelerated when possible. Any round 4 games that are in progress at 4:55 will be called a draw due to time constraints at the venue.

Details

• Byes - one 1/2 point bye is allowed if requested before the start of round 2. After the start of round 2, any byes requested become irrevocable.
• Equipment - please bring chess clocks, sets, and pens if you have them.
• Late Arrival - Players who are running late should contact the tournament director. They may request a half-point bye or to be paired for the round. Players whose opponents arrive late and request a bye will be awarded a full-point bye.
• The tournament director will also be playing in the tournament.
• Space at the tournament venue is limited; please pre-register to ensure we have a spot for you.
• Electronics policy - Players may not access cellphones or other electronic devices until their game has concluded; in this circumstance, they become a spectator and are required to conduct themselves as such. Spectators may access electronic devices if they are a sufficient distance away from any competitor. Spectators may not communicate with any player.  
• Conduct policy - Players and spectators must behave in a becoming manner. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. 
• Breach of the conduct or electronics policies will result in a punishment such as, but not limited to: forfeiture of the current round, removal from the tournament, removal from the playing hall, or in severe cases, disallowance of entry in future Monroe Chess Club events, as determined by the organizer. These policies help us ensure a fair, sportsmanlike environment, while still encouraging friendly competition.