SDCC DECEMBER SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT

SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB
DECEMBER SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

• For grades K through 12 with ratings under 1400USCF
• DECEMBER 8th, 2024 (SUNDAY), 12 - 4:30 PM

LOCATION & CONTACT

• SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB: 2225 6th Avenue, San Diego CA
• WEBSITE:  http://www.SanDiegoChessClub.org
• EMAIL: Click here to show mail address

REGISTRATION

• ONLINE:  https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5284

SCHEDULE

• ARRIVAL: First round starts at 12:00 pm, please arrive by 11:45 am
• END TIME: Tournament is expected to be done by 4:30 pm, lower rated sections most likely will finish much earlier
• AWARDS CEREMONY:  Right after all the games in that section are done.

SECTIONS

• OPEN:  Recommended for ratings over 700, advanced scholastic players, any grade. Max rating for this event is 1400 USCF.
• U700:  Recommended for experienced scholastic players, any grade. Max rating for this section is 699 USCF
• U400:  Recommended for beginner scholastic players. Max rating for this section is 399 USCF.
• We reserve the right to change sections and move some participants if sections are uneven

FORMAT

• 4 rounds
• G30d5
• USCF rated as Regular/Quick

ENTRY FEE

• Until November 11th:  Early Bird Registration.  $25
• November 12th - December 6th:  Regular Registration. $30
• December 7th-8th:  Late  Registration. $40
• Refunds: Refund fee is $5. No refunds will be given after 10 AM the day of the tournament. To request a refund, email us (K12SDCC@gmail.com)
• Special discounts:  Families with more than 2 kids, 3rd/4th kid gets in for free. Please, choose the corresponding [Entry Type] at the checkout

BYES

• 1 bye is allowed (you can skip one round and get a half point)
• If you are skipping the first round, please put in the registration notes or email us
• For all other byes, please, request before we start making pairings for that round
• If you need 4th round bye, please, request before 3rd round