San Angelo Chess January Open

The Bearded Barista

Event Overview

San Angelo Chess January Open

 

Date:  Saturday, 1/22/2022

Late Register and payments: 9:00-9:15 a.m. First Round: 9:30 a.m. Other rounds ASAP. Short break will be given for lunch.

Location:  The Bearded Barista, 2412 College Hills Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76904

Overall Prize Fund:  Cash prizes dependent on number of entries. A minimum of 80% of entry fees will go to prizes.

Additional Information

Format: 4 Round Swiss

Time Controls: Game 30/+30. Notation is required throughout the entire game due to +30 increment.

Entry Fee in advance: adults $20, players under age 19, $10 (In advance means if you pre-register by email on or before Thursday, 1/20/2022. Advance payment is not necessary.)

On-site registration on day of tournament: Entry fee is $30 (all ages). Advance registration is recommended because the playing room can accommodate about 20 players maximum. If in doubt, call or email to determine if there is still room for more registrants.

Pre-registration Instructions: send email by Thursday, 1/20/2022 to Click here to show email address Include name, USCF number, and current rating. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF USCF BEFORE REGISTERING. Join or renew at www.uschess.org

Payment: Bring tournament entry fee (correct change, cash only) to tournament. You must check in and pay when you arrive at tournament or you will not be paired in the first round. If you arrive late or fail to check in and pay, you will risk a bye (0 or .5 pt.) at TD’s discretion. Phone number to reach TD during tournament: 360-504-2849

Equipment: Sets provided. Bring a chess clock capable of increment, and know how to set it. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan. USCF-approved electronic notation devices will be allowed. NO cell phones or other electronics in the playing area. Turn off or silence your phone, and put it in your pocket or backpack. Go outside the playing room if you need to make a call. This applies to players, spectators, parents, etc.

Food: Coffee shop will be open to the public the day of the tournament, so players will be able to purchase food and drink during the event. The shop sells a variety of sandwiches and muffins as well as coffees, teas, smoothies, and milkshakes. Bring money or credit card for food and drink purchases. No outside food and drink allowed, please. The shop is very roomy and has couches and chairs for resting and visiting between games. Tournament games will be played in a separate meeting room in the back of the shop.

Organizers:

San Angelo Chess Club.

Director: William Bodnar, Club TD; Assistant Director: Brenda Hardesty, Senior TD

Information: Click here to show email address or Click here to show email address

Address:

The Bearded Barista
2412 College Hills Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 80% of entries
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

William Bodnar
Email: wbodnar88@gmail.com
Phone: 360-504-2849