Tuesday Night Weekly Chess Tournament

Tuesday Night Weekly Chess Tournament | Game starts @ 7:00 PM

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

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DATES:

Monthly Schedule - July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th

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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 9th 2024.

• All ages and skill levels welcomed!

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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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Bye:

• One half point bye will be allowed. Please contact Click here to show mail address with your bye request and the round requesting.

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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.