Pittsburgh Turkey Swiss

November 18, 2023. Pittsburgh Turkey Swiss. 5R-SS, G/30 d5 Rds 1-2, G/45 d5 Rds 3-5.  Levinson B Conference Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, 15217. Sections: Championship (open to all players), Reserve (players rated under 1800 or unrated), Novice (players rated under 1000 or unrated). Rounds: 9AM | 10:15AM | 12:30PM | 2:15PM | 4PM. Championship Prizes (b/o 50 paid entries): 1st place – $400, 2nd place – $300, 3rd place – $200, Top Expert (2000-2199) – $175, Top Class A (1800-1999) – $150, Top Class B (1600-1799) – $100. Reserve Prizes: 1st Place Plaque, 2nd Place Plaque, 3rd Place Plaque, Top U1600 Medal, Top U1400 Medal, Top U1200 Medal, Top U1000 Medal. Novice Prizes: 1st Place Plaque, 2nd Place Plaque, 3rd Place Plaque, Top U800 Medal, Top U600 Medal, Top U400 Medal. Teams: Turkey trophies will be awarded to the top 2 teams. Each team can have 3 to 5 players over all sections. Only tournament points from the top 3 players will count toward their teams total score. Byes: two ½-point byes are allowed, see event page for limitations. PCC Member Advance Entry Fees: $40 Championship, $16 Reserve & Novice. Non-PCC Member Advance Entry Fees: $50 Championship, $20 Reserve & Novice. On-Site Entry Fees: $55 Championship, $25 Reserve & Novice. There is no entry fee for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs. Advanced entries must be received by 10PM Thursday, November 16. On-site registration will be available 8AM-8:45AM. Info: [email protected], 412-421-1881. See event page for details: https://pittsburghchessclub.org/uscf/2023-pittsburgh-turkey-swiss/