New Jersey Chess Club
monthly on Sunday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from Sunday, April 20, 2025, forever
Event Overview
Schedule
- Registration & Check-in: 1PM
- Pairings & Announcements: 1:15PM
- Round 1: 1:20PM | Subsequent Rounds: ASAP
- Event Ends: - 4:30PM (estimated)
- Format: 3-SS (Swiss System), G/30 +5 (Each player will play three games. Each player receives 30 minutes per game, plus another five seconds per move.)
- Sections: Under 1200 and Under 1800 rating sections. The Under 1200 section requires at least 500 rating to enter. Lower-rated and unrated players may enter with the tournament director's permission.
Entry Fee
- $35 Online (3 days before event) | $45 On-site (Late)
- $25 for NJCC Students
- FREE for Titled Players (NM & above, pre-registered but you must show up)
- Re-Entry: $20 (½-point bye required)
Prizes (Based on +30 Entries)
🏆 1st Place: $60 | 🥈 2nd Place: $40 | 🥉 3rd Place: $30 + Prize
(No player can win multiple prizes. Adjustments based on entries.)
Event Rules & Details
✔ USCF Membership Required (Join at uschess.org or on-site)
✔ USCF Rated | Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals
✔ ½-Point Bye Available (Limit 1, must request before Round 2)
✔ Bring Your Own Equipment (Limited sets/clocks available)
✔ No Outside Food/Drink (Strict)
Address:
39 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No