October: Two Rapid Tournaments

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

We're hosting two separate tournaments for one low price:

• October 7 and 14 (2 rounds each evening)
• October 21 and 28 (2 rounds each evening)

Event Details

• Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
• Location: Studio A, 2nd floor, Downtown Manchester YMCA
• Format: Two rapid games each evening.
• Time Control: G/15;+5 (15 minutes per side with a 5-second increment).
• USCF Rated: U.S. Chess Federation membership is required to play.

Registration: 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 discussion of tactics, strategy, and game analysis.
• 6:30 PM: Check-in closes. Game 1 pairings are finalized.
• 6:45 PM: Game 1 begins.
• 7:25 PM: 5-minute break. Game 2 pairings are finalized.
• 7:30 PM: Game 2 begins.
• 8:10 PM: Post-game review and discussion.

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 each tournament will receive a full refund of their entry fee. Limit one prize per person. If one player wins both tournaments, they will only receive a single refunded 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 Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226