San Angelo February Swiss

San Angelo February Swiss

USCF Rated Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: Belmore Baptist Church, 1214 S. Bell St., San Angelo, TX 76903. The playing hall is in the building across the side street (Medina) from the main church building. Enter through the double glass doors facing Medina Street.

Late Register and all payments: 8:30-8:45 am. First Round: 9:00 a.m. Other rounds ASAP. A break will be given for lunch.

Food: No food on site. Several restaurants within easy driving distance of site, including Taco Bell, Roosters (fried chicken), KFC, Wienerschnitzel, McDonalds, and others. Players may bring a packed lunch.

Prizes:  Cash prizes dependent on number of entries.

Format: 4 Round Swiss, everyone plays all games, no elimination.

Time Controls: G/30; d10. Affects both Regular and Quick USCF Ratings. Notation is required until either player has less than 5 minutes remaining of their time. Beginners may be excused from notation (with a possible time penalty) at the Director’s discretion.

YOU MUST BE VERIFIED AS A PAID, CURRENT MEMBER OF USCF before you register for this tournament. (Join or renew at www.uschess.org. You can also check at this site to find out when your membership expires. )

Pre-Registration and Fees: $20 for adults, $10 for those under 18 or still in high school. Please pre-register by email if possible by Feb. 22, 2024, to Click here to show mail address.  Include name, USCF number, expiration date, and current rating. Advance payment of tournament entry fee is not necessary; you will pay when you arrive.

Late/On-Site Registration: If you do not pre-register, you can pay on-site entry fee of $25 adult/$15 under age 19 or still in high school.

Payment: Pay entry fee (cash or credit card) when you arrive at tournament.

Parents: Please accompany your child under High School age to the Registration Table to ensure their fees are paid properly. Children under age 12 should have a parent on-site during the entire tournament.

Equipment: Sets and clocks provided, or you may use your own delay-capable digital clock. USCF-approved electronic notation devices will be allowed. NO active cell phones or other electronics are allowed in the playing area. Turn them completely off and put them in your bag or backpack. Do not take your phone out of the room during your game.

Organizer: San Angelo Chess Club, Brenda Hardesty, Senior Tournament Director. Cell: 325-716-0096. Land-line: 325-853-2324, Information: Click here to show mail address