Turkey Shoot 2025

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 22nd, and 23rd, while the three-day schedule will be the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. 1/2 point byes available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 100 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 22nd at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 23rd at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:45 pm if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 21st at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 22nd at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 23rd at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• All Rounds: G/90+30 sec

Entry fee:
Masters play for free if signed up before November 3rd. The first 3 GM's get a free hotel day!

$60 if received before October 15th, $75 before November 10th, $90 till November 21st (day of event) and may have to take 1st round bye. (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from winnings)

Sections and Prizes:
 

Championship (1800+)

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250

Expert (2000–2199): 1st $100

Class A (1800–1999): 1st $100

Reserve (U1800)

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $300

Class C (1400–1599): 1st $100

Class D/Unrated (U1400): 1st $100

Novice (U1200)

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at [email protected] no later than 24 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.