TNT Weekly Chess

Highland Valley Chess
weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, August 6, 2024, until Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Event Overview

One US Chess-rated game every Tuesday night, This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice. 

DATES:

Monthly Schedule - August 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th

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FORMAT:

G/60; d5, 4 Rounds, Swiss, USCF Rated

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LOCATION:

Highland Valley Church (Youth Center, Park in Rear Parking Lot)

15524 Chenal PKWY 

Little Rock, AR 72211

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SECTIONS & PRIZES: 

  • No Prizes, Rating Only

  • 50% of the proceeds will go to winners choice of charity

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ENTRY:​

  • FREE ENTRY for Masters (USCF 2200+)

  • FREE ENTRY for WLR Members

  • One time Entry Fee $20.00 will cover all four games for the month of July 

  • Players must register weekly and in advance using the online registration system. Registration online ONLY.

  • Registration will close promptly @6:00 PM every Tuesday if not already full. 

  • Once spots are filled, players may email: Click here to show mail address to be placed on the waitlist.

  • Each Tuesday evening will be limited to the first 30 players to register.

  • No refunds after 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6th 2024.

  • All ages and skill levels welcomed!

SCHEDULE:

  • Monthly

  • Every Tuesday Evening

  • Game starts at 7:00 PM

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Tiebreaks:

  • Standard USCF Tiebreakers will be used in all sections to determine the winner. If there is a tie for 1st place. There will be one G/5 Blitz to determine winners. See rule 34C in the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess for tiebreak details.

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Additional Information:

  • Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.

  • USCF membership required; Renew here

  • Players must be familiar with the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess

  • TD will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible

  • Most recent "Live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.

  • This is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Tuesday of the month, and a new event may begin on the first Tuesday of each month. This event may be 4 to 5 rounds depending on the month.

  • Playing up, players can play up to the next section if their USCF Rating is within 150 points of the next section. If sections are available.

  • All unrated players will be placed in the lower section. If sections are available.

  • Registration subject to early closure.

  • Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play. 

  • No spectator is the playing room while games are in progress.

  • If you leave the tournament room no talking with anyone if your game is still in progress.

  • Please email us if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.

  • By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to WLR Chess Club to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.

Address:

15524 Chenal Pkwy
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 0
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

West Little Rock Chess Club
Email: wlrchessclub@gmail.com
Phone: