Morristown Rapids Chess Tournament

NJCC Morristown Rapids Chess Tournament

📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
📍 Location: New Jersey Chess Club, 39 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
♟ Format: 6-SS (Swiss System), G/15;d5 (USCF Quick-rated)

Schedule:

• On-Site Registration & Check-in: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
• Pairings & Announcements: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
• Round 1: 12:00 PM
• Subsequent Rounds: ASAP
• Event Ends: Approximately 3:30 PM

Entry Fee:

• $32 if registered online (by February 27, 2025)
• $42 on-site (Late Registration)
• $15 for NJCC members
• Titled players (NM and above) play FREE if pre-registered (refunded upon arrival)
• Re-Entry: Allowed once for $20 (must take a ½-point bye for the re-entered round)

Prizes (Based on 30 Entries):

• 1st Place: $60
• 2nd Place: Entry Credit + Prize
• 3rd Place: Entry Credit
• Top U1600: $60
• Top U1200: $25
• Unrated Prize: $25

(Prizes adjusted based on entries. No player can win multiple prizes.)

Rules & Event Details:

✅ USCF Membership Required (Join/Renew at uschess.org or on-site)
✅ USCF Quick-Rated Event (Games affect Quick rating only)
✅ Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals (Players arriving after their clock starts will forfeit the game)
✅ ½-Point Byes Available (Limit 1, must be requested before Round 2 starts)
✅ Bring Your Own Equipment (Limited sets/clocks available)
✅ Valet Parking Available: $10 (Only from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
✅ No Outside Food or Drink (Light refreshments available for purchase on-site)

Registration & Contact:

🎟 Register Online: njchess.club/tournaments or On-Site before 11:45 AM
📞 Contact: Vince Alize (NJCC President)
✉️ Email: info@njchess.club
📱 Phone: (201) 588-7022
🌐 Website: njchess.club