November Monthly Classical at YMCA Manchester

Join us for a series of dual-rated chess games every Tuesday in November at the Downtown Manchester YMCA. Sharpen your skills, meet other players, and get your games rated by the U.S. Chess Federation.

Event Dates: Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18. Maybe a bonus meeting for casual games Nov 25th.

Event Details

• Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
• Location: Studio A, 2nd floor, Downtown Manchester YMCA
• Format: One dual-rated game each evening. 
• Time Control: G/45;+5 (45 minutes per side with a 5-second increment).
• USCF Rated: U.S. Chess Federation membership is required to play.

Registration and Age Requirements Advance registration is mandatory. Sign up online at the link below or in person at the YMCA front desk.

Online Registration Link: https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess

• All ages are welcome.
• Kids 12 and up may attend unsupervised, but their parent or guardian must create an account on the YMCA website and sign a digital waiver beforehand.
• Kids 11 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.

Schedule

• 6:00 PM: Check-in, setup, and pre-game discussion.
• 6:30 PM: Check-in closes. Pairings are finalized.
• 6:45 PM: Game begins.
• Post-game review and discussion in skittles room

Important Notes

• You must arrive by 6:30 PM to be paired for games. If you expect to be late, you must contact the organizer in advance.
• Byes: You can request up to two half-point byes in advance. Additional 0-point byes are also allowed. No-shows will receive a forfeit loss.
• Entry Fee: $10 for non-YMCA members. Free for Granite YMCA members.
• Prizes: The winner of the tournament will receive a full refund of their entry fee. Token prizes will also be awarded to top players rated under 1000 and 1500.

Parking:

• Limited metered street parking is available.
• A parking garage is located one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr., Manchester (parking can be validated at the Y front desk).

Accessibility:

• An elevator is available from street level (ring the buzzer for assistance). The event is on the second floor.

Contact Info: Questions? Email, text, or call Eric. Organizer contact info provided below.

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