Event Overview
Note: This is a dual USCF - FIDE section of a larger USCF tournament (Super Sunday). Please read the information carefully. For the other sections and more events, please check out https://chesskq.com/tournament.
Structure
- 3 rounds Swiss-Style. G75 +15. Accelerated pairings at the director's discretion.
- One half-point bye is available for any round, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points.
- Clocks, boards, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent.
- FIDE notice: Rules for late arrival will match standard USCF rules.
Schedule
- Round times: 10:00 am / 1:15 pm / 4:30 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.
USCF
- A current USCF membership is required to play.
- Players MUST have at least a 1700 USCF rating (live or current published) to play.
FIDE
- A valid FIDE ID is required to play. Most players with a valid USCF membership may request one at this URL. Note that it may take several days to process. https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex
- There is no minimum FIDE rating for this event. There is a maximum rating of 2399.
- FIDE norms are not available at this event.
Registration
- Registration fee: $40 if registered by September 5 (11:59pm), $50 after.
- Online registration only. Registration closes at 9:00 p.m. the night before the event. Late registrations may be accepted at the TD's discretion.
- Registration link: https://chesskq.com/tournament
- Free entry for all players rated 2200 or higher. ($40 will be deducted from the player's prize winnings.) E-mail name, USCF ID, and FIDE ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up.
- This event has no age restrictions.
- Players signing up for a section they are not eligible to join will be automatically shifted to the appropriate section.
Prizes
Prizes are paid out via Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options.
- 1st place: $200
- 2nd place: $100
- Top U2000: $60
Additional information
- The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails, texts, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event.
- The venue is located within walking distance of multiple restaurants and fast food businesses. No food is allowed at the playing tables, but a waiting room with tables is available.
1030 Stelton Rd.
2nd floor (use side entrance)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
United States