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
FORMAT:
G/60; d5, 4 Rounds, Swiss, USCF Rated
LOCATION:
Highland Valley Church (Youth Center, Park in Rear Parking Lot)
15524 Chenal PKWY
Little Rock, AR 72211
SECTIONS & PRIZES:
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No Prizes, Rating Only
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50% of the proceeds will go to winners choice of charity
ENTRY:
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FREE ENTRY for Masters (USCF 2200+)
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FREE ENTRY for WLR Members
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One time Entry Fee $20.00 will cover all four games for the month of July
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Players must register weekly and in advance using the online registration system. Registration online ONLY.
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Registration will close promptly @6:00 PM every Tuesday if not already full.
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Once spots are filled, players may email: Click here to show mail address to be placed on the waitlist.
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Each Tuesday evening will be limited to the first 30 players to register.
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No refunds after 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6th 2024.
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All ages and skill levels welcomed!
SCHEDULE:
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Monthly
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Every Tuesday Evening
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Game starts at 7:00 PM
Tiebreaks:
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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.
Bye:
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One half point bye will be allowed. Please contact Click here to show mail address with your bye request and the round requesting.
Additional Information:
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Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.
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USCF membership required; Renew here
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Players must be familiar with the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess
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TD will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible
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Most recent "Live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
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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.
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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.
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All unrated players will be placed in the lower section. If sections are available.
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Registration subject to early closure.
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Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play.
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No spectator is the playing room while games are in progress.
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If you leave the tournament room no talking with anyone if your game is still in progress.
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Please email us if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.
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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.
15524 Chenal Pkwy
Little Rock, AR 72223
United States