Sunday Colonial Rapids

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 OPEN Section for above 1400 rating.  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

• $33 Online (3 days before event) | $45 On-site (Late)
• $23 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. Minimum 12 registered participants for tournament to run smoothly.)

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 to rent $5)
✔ No Outside Food/Drink (Strict)