Rockville Chess Club (RCC) Rapid 4SS Tournament

Rockville Chess Club (RCC) Rapid 4SS Tournament

Overview

The Rockville Chess Club (RCC) is hosting a Rapid 4SS Tournament, which is a United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated event.  The tournament will follow a four-round Swiss system format, ensuring all players participate in each round regardless of their performance in previous games.

USCF Membership Required:  Must have USCF membership active.

Location:  36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850

Time Control:

Each game will be played with a time control of Game in 10 minutes, with a 3-second delay (G/10;d3).

Entry Fees:

• RCC Nonmembers: $20
• RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)

Payment:

(Please add the player's name, and tournament date)

1. Cash:              On-Site
2. Venmo:           @Erick-Toribio-1     
3. PayPal:           @etoribio2299
4. CashApp:       $erickt2299
5. Apple Pay:      240-848-6732
6. Zelle:              240-848-6732

Registration Link:  https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087

Participants can register online using the provided registration link. Onsite registration will close at 6:45 PM. Players who arrive after this time are not guaranteed to be paired for the first round.

Prizes:  70% of EF returned as prize.  The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entrants

• 1st Place:
• 2nd Place:
• 3rd Place:
• U1200:

Round Schedule:

• Round 1: 7:00 PM
• Round 2: 7:30 PM - ASAP
• Round 3: 8:00 PM - ASAP
• Round 4: 8:30 PM - ASAP

Tiebreaks:  Set typical (USCF)

1. Modified Median
2. Solkoff
3. Cumulative
4. Opposition Cumulative score.

Byes:

Players may request up to two half-point byes.  All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.

Contact us:  Let us know if you are arriving late or no longer attending at Click here to show mail address, or 240-848-6732.

Participant Limit:

The total number of registrations is limited to 50 participants.

Equipment:

All necessary chess sets, boards, and clocks will be provided for participants.

Parking:

Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A and B, located next to the club.

Electronic Device Policy:

• Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise:  This will result in forfeiture of the game.
• Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off:
• First violation:  2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
• Second violation:  Forfeiture of the game.