Monroe Chess March Open 2025

Sections

Players will all play in a single section.

Registration

Players may register early or onsite from 9:00 am until the second round starts. You may contact the organizer to early register at [email protected]. Entry fees ($20 if early, $25 if the day of) may be paid in person or online at the request of the player, providing the tournament organizer has the ability to receive the payment. The venue does not allow the organizer to collect an entry fee on library property in cash, so on-site entrants and the organizer or a representative of the organizer will most likely have to walk across the street to pay entry fee.

Rounds

Players will play 4 rounds of G/45;+5. Round times are expected to be at 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, and 3:00, outside factors permitting. There will be 30 minutes allotted for a lunch break in between rounds 2 and 3. Players may leave for lunch as soon as their round 2 game concludes. Rounds will be accelerated when possible.

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 brings chess clocks, sets, and pens if you have them.
• Late Arrival - Players who are running late should contact the tournament director. They may request to have a half point bye or to be paired for the round.
• 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.