MXLAN Mindgames Chess Festival

McAllen Convention Center
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Event Overview

MXLAN Mindgame Chess Festival Presented by Dark Knights Chess JULY 29-JULY 31 CHESS FESTIVAL FORMAT • $3,600 in winnings . • 100% guaranteed • Free entry for GMS, IMS, WGMs and WIMS (EF deducted from winnings) • 3-Day or 2-Day Schedule Available. Five round Swiss 40/90, SD/30, +30 sec per move (2-day option, Rds. 1-2: G/60 d5) . FIDE/USCF Rated event ENTRY $50 if rec'd by 7/13/22~$65 after ~ $75 same day register (might have to take a first round bye) enter at DKCHESS.com SCHEDULE 3-Day Schedule: On-site Registration: Friday, July 29 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Round Times: Friday, July 29: 7 pm Saturday, July 30: 11 am, 6 pm Sunday, July 31: 10 am, 3:30 pm 2-Day Schedule: On-site Registration: Saturday, Aug 1 from 8:45-10 a.m. (option only available for reserve and novice section) Round Times: Saturday, July 30: 11 am, 2pm, 6pm Sunday, July 31: 10am, 3:30pm All: Both schedules merge after Round 2. Half point byes are okay, limit 2, but must commit before round 3. BLITZ TOURNAMENT Saturday, July 30: 10:30 pm; register by 10:15 pm. Entry fee: $20 FIDE/USCF RATED EVENT This is a USCF-rated tournament; each player will need a current USCF membership. For membership rates, go to www.dkches.com. USCF membership may also be purchased or renewed at the tournament; international memberships are available. $10 one time tournament fee to all existing but expired members - $20 yearly memberships to all international players U1200 RESERVE U1800 1st-$400- 2nd - $250 - 3rd - $150 Class C: 1st-$150 - 2nd - $75 Class D/Unr: 1st-$150 - 2nd - $75 NOVICE 1st-$200 2nd - $125 3rd - $75 OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGISTRATION AT DKCHESS.COM/MXLAN 3-DAY FIDE/CHAMPIONSHIP-1800+ 1st-$600 2nd - $300 - 3rd -$150 Master: 1st-$200 - 2nd - $100 Expert: 1st-$200 - 2nd - $100 Class A: 1st - $200 - 2nd - $100 MCALLEN, TX PRESENTED BY DARK KNIGHTS CHESS

Address:

700 Convention Center Blvd,
McAllen, TX 78501
United States

Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: $3600
FIDE Rated: Yes
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Anthony Guerra
Email: Anthony@dkchess.com
Phone: 19563938875