Westfield Chess Club Octos 4/14/2024

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Format: 4-SS, G40 d5, for players under 1500 & 3-SS, G55 d5, for players above 1500. The higher of published and unpublished ratings are used for pairings/sections
Sections: Players will be grouped by rating order into sections of 8 (1-8, 9-16, etc.)
Rounds: 10:15 am, then ASAP
One half-point bye available, must be declared with registration. Byes can't be removed after Round 1 starts.
Early registration (closes 4/12 5pm): $25
Late registration (closes 4/13 7pm): $35
Club membership: See important Notice

==== IMPORTANT NOTICE ====
You Will Need Westfield YMCA Basic Chess Program Or Normal YMCA Membership To Come To The Tournament. The Fee For The YMCA Basic Chess Program Is $45 For One Year ($10 More To Include One Parent). This Is Part Of YMCA's Effort To Reduce The Lines Of Players Waiting To Getting Inside The Building And Make It Safer For All Players. You Will Receive A YMCA Card That You Can Swipe In When Come For Chess Tournament. More Details Here: Https://Www.Westfieldchessclub.Org/

Prizes for each section: 1st: 60, 2nd: 30 

Register at https://form.jotform.com/240487916240155
Registration closes 4/13 7pm.

The Westfield CC reserves the right to:

1. Charge cancellation/re-stocking fees or suspend/ban players for late or silent withdrawals.
2. Suspend/ban or charge compensatory/reinstatement fees to those playing with an expired USCF membership.

Everyone must agree to the YMCA's Code of Conduct and Westfield Chess Club Policy.

Contact: Alexander Hu at westfieldchessclub@gmail.com