Wyndham Hotel
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Event Overview
USCF Rated Chess Tournament
River Valley Classic
Two Sections. One Weekend. The Wyndham Hotel, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Dates
April 3-4, 2027
Format
5-SS · G/90 +30
Field limit
70 players
Rounds (Sat / Sun)
9:15 a.m. · 2:30 p.m. · 7:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. · 2:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. · 2:00 p.m.
Current USCF membership is required to play — bring yours or join on site, or in advance at uschess.org.
Registration
- On-site: Saturday, 7:00–8:30 a.m. sharp.
- Advance entry by mail or email: Kirk Petty, 4904 Bloomer Rd, Charleston, AR 72933 · [email protected].
- Or pay by Cash App: $Zugged7 — include name, age, USCF ID, and address.
- Advance entries must arrive by March 28, 2027.
- Re-entry allowed before Round 3; a re-entrant gets a half-point bye for any round missed.
- One half-point bye available for Rounds 1–4, requested before Round 3.
Field capped at 70 entries — get yours in early.
Entry fees
| Category | By 3/28 |
|---|---|
| Adults | $60 |
| Seniors (50+) | $50 |
| Juniors (under 15) | $40 |
All fees are $15 higher after March 28 or at the site.
Championship
Rated 1600 and above —
Accelerated pairings may be used.
Reserve
Rated 1599 and below, and unrated —
Open to all players at or under the section ceiling, including first-time tournament entrants.
Prizes
Based on 55 adult entries
Championship
| 1st place | $500 |
| 2nd place | $250 |
| 1st Class A | $200 |
| 1st Class B | $200 |
Reserve
| 1st place | $400 |
| 2nd place | $200 |
| 1st Class D/E | $150 |
| 1st Under 1000 | $100 |
Also awarded: $80 to the highest-scoring junior (under 15) who doesn't otherwise win a prize · Trophies to first place in each section · A special award for the player with the lowest score in either section who completes their full playing schedule.
Venue & hotel special
Wyndham Fort Smith City Center, 700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 — $99/night for the nights of 4/2 and 4/3. Mention the River Valley Classic Chess Tournament when you book.
479-494-3751
479-494-3751
Questions / advance entry
Address:
700 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
United States
Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 2080 b 55 adult entries
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No