NPCC : Inaugural Free Open 4 Rounds Swiss USCF Rated

4 USCF Swiss Games

Time Control: 30 minutes + 5 second delay

Regular Rated

Open to all ratings and levels

REGISTRATION:

MAXIMUM OF 50 participants so RSVP fast (after 50 sign ups the form will either be closed or changed to a waiting list if anyone must cancel):

https://forms.gle/Pubp2p7VwiQHKqqP6

new.providence.chess@gmail.com

No onsite registration

All registration should be done through our form, and all questions should be directed toward new.providence.chess@gmail.com

Registration is first come, first serve so make sure to register as soon as you can!

Round 1 starts promptly at 12:00 PM

Prizes:

Thanks to previous donations we have a prize fund as follows, which may increase by the date of the tournament (to be divided as necessary):

1st: $25

2nd: $15

3rd: $10

Along with various special prizes such as chess books and equipment!

Donations:

All donations to New Providence Chess Club 501(c)(3) can be through either cash, check, or our Zelle under new.providence.chess@gmail.com

This is a pay what you wish tournament, so donations are not required but strongly encouraged to help our club continue these events.

DIRECTIONS:

United Methodist Church of Summit

17 Kent Pl Blvd

Summit, NJ 07901

Social Hall

DETAILS:

All boards, pieces, notation sheets, and clocks will be provided for by the club - however we do encourage bringing your own materials

Tournament should end by 5:30 PM

Half point bye is acceptable if requested before round 1

Great for youth players!

Best to always contact the organizer!

USCF Membership required

Please Join / Renew USCF membership before coming to the tournament

Join / Renew here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Please arrive before 11:55 AM

-- We are a nonprofit chess club founded with the goal of bringing chess to every community. We host free chess lessons and open play at the New Providence Memorial Library from 4:30-6:30 every Monday and club level play at Serra Doce in Summit from 4-6 every friday. This is our first free tournament and we hope to continue with many more of these. These are expensive to organize and require the work of many officers from the NPCC team. Our Tournament Directors have all worked really hard and are all safe play certified and well trained. Please consider donating when you register and reaching out to help us impact your community. Tell your friends and help us in this goal!