Event Overview
Event: Spring Chess Quadrangular Tournament
Details: We form groups of four players of similar strengths. Each person plays the other three in a quick, 3-round mini tournament. Each game is 15 minutes per side with a 10 second increment. Rounds 2 and 3 happen as soon as each player becomes available. Allow at least a 10 minute break between games.
Schedule:
9:00am - Check in, setup and puzzle discussion
9:30am - CHECK-IN ENDS and quad groups are finalized
10:00am - Round 1
11:00am - Latest start time for Round 2
12:00pm - Latest start time for Round 3
Arrive no later than 9:30am or you will not be assigned a quad group.
Tie Breaks:
Sonneborn-Berger method applied in the case of a tie score.
Entry Fee:
$10 per person.
Prizes:
Each quad champion wins $20 prepaid debit card. *USCF membership required to be eligible for prize. An unrated section will be formed for non-USCF members.
Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor.
Additional Information:
Some spare equipment is available to borrow. Bringing your own board and clocks is strongly encouraged. Snacks available at vending machines, or bring your own.
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30 Mechanic St.
Manchester, NH 03101
United States