UVM Autumn Classic

The UVM Autumn Classic will take place on September 28/29. This event will be a fundraiser for the UVM Chess Club. All excess proceeds from entry fees will directly fund club travel & entry to tournaments during the rest of the academic year. 

This event is a 2x multiplier in the 2024 New England Grand Prix. Full information about the Grand Prix can be found at newenglandchess.org

Registration: Register in advance using this Google form: https://forms.gle/jn85u6SFZTSqVRxv8

Format: 4SS 90+30. USCF rated (you can purchase a membership here https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess)

Sections: Open, U1700. Sections may merge with or without accelerated pairings if there is a small turnout. 

Entry fee: $40 for Open, $30 for U1700 if sent on/before September 27. $5 increase for onsite registration. Send entry fees via Venmo to @collinshayden or Paypal at hayden.collins@uvm.edu. Cash and check also accepted. 

Schedule: On-site registration 9:15-9:45am on Saturday. Rounds 10am, 3pm on both Sat/Sun. 

Byes: A bye lets you skip a round and still get half a point. There is a limit of one half-point bye in any round except rd 4, must request before start of round 2. 

Location: University of Vermont, Marsh Life Science Room 129. 109 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405. Google map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oBhqBnBVmrbrgyvu8

Parking: The Jefford's parking lot is quite close to Marsh Life and free on weekends. If you map to Jefford's Hall, the parking lot is on the southeast side of the building. Here is a google map pin as well: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6gDoRjpVMgkJfgNj6

Equipment: We have a decent amount of boards/clocks, but please bring your own if possible. 

Prizes: $500 guaranteed! Open - $200, $100. U1700 - $125, $75. 

Prizes will be distributed within one or two days of the tournament via Venmo or Paypal. Due to a wonderful change in UVM SGA policy, we are now allowed to accept Venmo/Paypal/Cash/Check for entry fees and no longer need to send checks for prizes. 

Feel free to contact me at hayden.collins@uvm.edu with any questions. 

*Note: I (Hayden) will no longer be able to direct the event, but our club advisor Martin Chang will be chief TD and event will continue as planned. Martin's email is Martin.Chang@uvmhealth.org if you have last minute questions. If it isn't urgent, please email me instead and I should be able to answer most questions.