National Electoral College Chess Congress #146

Four Rounds; G/25, d5. Standard and Quick (Dual) USCF Rated.

 

Registration: 5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.

 

Rounds Begin: 6, 7, 8, 9pm. Event ends around 10:15 p.m.

 

Entry Fee: $5

 

Four Sections with Four Separate Prizes (Minimum Age to Participate: 8 Years Old)

 

Closed (Over 1700)
Limited (1200-1700)
Open Youth (Under 1200/Unrated)
Open Adult (Under 1200/Unrated)

 

$200 PRIZE FUND: Two-way tie splits cash evenly. More than two players tie, no prize awarded.

 

Closed Section (Over 1700): $50 + (January Gukesh Bonus: $50)

Limited Section (1200-1700): $30 + (January Gukesh Bonus: $30)

Open Section Youth (Under 1200/Unrated): $20

Open Section Adult (Under 1200/Unrated): $20

 

Within all sections, some pairings may be adjusted for competitive matches and greater opportunity for both players to gain rating points, regardless of tournament score.

 

Minimum four players or section will be merged with lower section. Prize eligibility remains the same; all prizes guaranteed.

 

Playing up sections is not allowed by request. Playing down one section by request is allowed. Tournament Director has full discretion with pairings and moving players into different sections if necessary. The objective is for all players to have competitive matches all rounds with minimal byes and mismatches.

 

Late-Entries Welcome - Show up before any round begins, and you'll be paired against a similar-rated opponent. $5 entry even if playing one game.

Free Bottled Water/Snacks

 

Boards/Sets/Clocks/Scoresheets/Pens Provided - No Equipment Needed.

 

Only requirement: Must be CURRENT USCF member. All games USCF rated. You can join/re-new at club if needed.

 

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