Unity Open September 2024

A four-round swiss tournament for beginners to advanced players. Each player receives 45 minutes with a 5-second increment. USCF Rated. Current USCF Membership is required. All USCF Tournament Rules apply, tournament director's decisions are final. Notation required for all sections.

Special Feature: Free game analysis for Booster and Bishop section provided by FM Pedram Atoufi

🔷 Entry Fee: $50 (2 units)

🔷 Play Up: $25 (1 unit)
📌 Players may enter a higher section if their current rating points be 200 points below the base of the higher section.

🔷 Rounds Schedule:
🔹Round 1: 9-10:30 am
🔹Round 2: 10:45-12:15 pm
🔹Round 3: 1:30-2:45 pm
🔹Round 4: 3:00-4:30 pm

Award Ceremony at 4:45 pm

🎁 Prizes:

💠 Open (1800+):
🥇1st: 25% of the total entry fee
🥈2nd: 15% of the total entry fee
🥈3rd: 10% of the total entry fee
🏆 Best Girl: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best U2000: Chess Trophy

💠 Reserve (1400-1799):
🥇1st: 25% of the total entry fee
🥈2nd: 15% of the total entry fee
🥈3rd: 10% of the total entry fee
🏆 Best Girl: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best U1600: Chess Trophy

💠 Booster (1000-1399):
🥇1st: Chess Trophy
🥈2nd: Chess Trophy
🥈3rd: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best Girl: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best U1200: Chess Trophy

💠 Bishop (U1000):
🥇1st: Chess Trophy
🥈2nd: Chess Trophy
🥈3rd: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best Girl: Chess Trophy
🏆 Best U600: Chess Trophy

Exciting New Prizes for Unity Open Tournaments!

We are thrilled to introduce a range of exciting new prizes to motivate and reward our dedicated players participating in the Unity Open tournaments! Starting this month, we are implementing the following awards:

Seasonal Champion

The Seasonal Champion title goes to the player with the highest points in each quarter's (Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec) Unity Open tournaments. Prizes will be given in two categories:

• Overall Top Player for Each Section (Open, Reserve, Booster and Bishop)
• Top Scholastic Player for Each Section (Open, Reserve, Booster and Bishop)

Winners will receive a prestigious plaque with their name engraved on it, honoring their dedication and skill.

Champion of the Year

The Champion of the Year title will be awarded to players who have accumulated the most points throughout the calendar year in our Unity Open tournaments. Prizes will be given in two categories:

• Overall Top Player for Each Section (Open, Reserve, Booster and Bishop)
• Top Scholastic Player for Each Section (Open, Reserve, Booster and Bishop)

Winners will receive an engraved plaque and a special prize:

• Open: $400 cash prize
• Reserve: $200 cash prize
• Booster: $200 cash prize
• Bishop: $200 cash prize

Players can register for these tournaments through King Registration website.

For more information, please visit: www.UnityChess.com

We look forward to seeing you at the next tournament and wish you the best of luck in becoming one of our esteemed champions!