Rivanna Open

Register Here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/9327

Where: The Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Hotel booking link with chess rate ($114 + taxes): https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/NY80G5

Schedule: Round 1 Friday, 7pm. Rd. 2 Saturday, 11am and Rd. 3, 4pm. Rd. 4 Sunday, 10am and Rd. 5, 3pm.

Time Control: 5 rounds of G90+30s increment per move.

Sections: Championship (minimum rating of 1500 USCF), (U1600), (U1000/UNRATED).

Prize fund: $4000, based on 80 paid entries. 

Championship (USCF 1500 minimum): 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300. Top U1800 $250. U1600 (USCF 900 minimum): 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200. Top U1300 $150. U1000/UNRATED: 1st $400, 2nd $250, 3rd $150. Trophies for top 3 scholastic players in the U1000 section. Medals for all scholastic players in the U1000 section. Plaque for top female scholastic performance.

Entry Fee: $100 by October 1st. $110 October 1st - November 7th. $120 after November 7th.  

Amenities: Free parking, all equipment provided, quiet playing conditions, multiple arbiters always available, coffee, water, and light snacks during games.

Tournament Policies: Refunds: If you need to withdraw, please contact the Charlottesville Chess Club email (see below). A $5 refund fee applies to all refunds. Refunds are not available after the start of the tournament.

Unrated Players: Must play in the U1000 section unless granted special permission by tournament director. Unrated players are only eligible for 50% of any cash prize earned.

Byes: Players may request a maximum of 2 half point (0.5) byes. Bye requests must be placed before November 15th at 11:59pm.

Forfeits: 30-minute no-show policy. The game will be considered a forfeit exactly 30 minutes after the round start time.

Cell phone policy: possession of a device that makes a noise during the game will result in an automatic forfeit.

Media policy: Charlottesville Chess Club uses media platforms to promote the club. By registering for this event, I consent to appear in the Club's social media/website posts.

Contact:  For questions, or withdrawals prior to the event, email: [email protected]