Sat. Oct. 4th: Rapid Quads at Manchester YMCA

Join us for a Saturday morning of rapid chess at the Downtown Manchester YMCA! Sharpen your skills in a quick, 3-round mini-tournament. Players will be grouped into "quads" of four, matched with others of similar playing strength based on their USCF rating, guaranteeing a competitive and fun experience.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, October 4th
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Studio A, 2nd floor, Downtown Manchester YMCA
• Format: Quads (groups of four). Each player will play one game against the other three players in their group.
• Time Control: G/15;+10 (15 minutes per side with a 10-second increment).

Registration and Age Requirements Advance registration is mandatory. Sign up online at the link below or in person at the YMCA front desk.

Online Registration Link: https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess

• All ages are welcome.
• Kids 12 and up may attend unsupervised, but their parent or guardian must create an account on the YMCA website and sign a digital waiver beforehand.
• Kids 11 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.

Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Check-in, setup, and puzzle discussion.
• 9:30 AM: Check-in closes and quad groups are finalized. Players must be checked in by this time to be paired.
• 10:00 AM: Round 1 begins.
• 11:00 AM: Latest start time for Round 2.
• 12:00 PM: Latest start time for Round 3.
• Note: Note: all rounds may begin earlier if all members of a quad group are present and ready to play. Players shall have at least a 10-minute break between rounds.

Entry Fee:

• $10 for non-YMCA members.
• Free for Granite YMCA members.

Prizes:

• Each quad champion wins a $20 prepaid debit card.
• USCF membership is required to be eligible for a prize. Unrated sections may be formed for non-members of USCF, but those players are not eligible for a prize.
• Tie-Breaks: The Sonneborn-Berger method will be used to break ties.

What to Bring:

• We encourage you to bring your own chess board and clock, though some spare equipment will be available to borrow.
• Snacks are available at vending machines, or you can bring your own.

Contact Info: Questions? Email, text, or call Eric. Organizer contact info provided below.

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