Event Overview
The Downriver Chess Club presents our first event in a lower Decatur Street classic venue, Turtle Bay!
Registration: Click here to secure your spot! On site registration is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Tournament details: Three round, two-section, swiss system, G/25;d5, USCF dual-rated tournament. Sections to be determined by splitting the final entry list into top and lower halves.
Date: Wednesday, October 25, registration at 6:00PM, first round pairs for 6:30PM. Please do not enter the building prior to 6:00PM!
Venue: Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur. Come ready to eat and drink! All ages welcome.
Notation: Optional.
Prize fund: 70% of entry fees returned as prizes. Prizes split equally between top and bottom sections. Prizes for first place only.
Sections: TD will adjust sections to match turnout. Accelerated swiss system will be used for pairing if section contains 8 or more players.
Pairing: The TDs will assign you to your section. If you have a regular rating and a quick rating, the higher rating will be used. If you have only a regular rating or a quick rating, that rating will be used. You may check your section upon registration.
Eligibility: $10 entry fee if purchased by 10/23/23. $15 at the door. Capacity limited to the first 40 players, pre-register to guarantee your slot. At least 10 entries to be held for same-day registration. Email Click here to show mail address or subscribe to our newsletter for most up-to-date info. Current USCF membership required.
Bye policy: Two 0.5 point byes available upon request, must be made prior to pairing round three in non-emergency situations. Bye requests cannot be cancelled following the start of round 2.
Tiebreaks: Cash prizes to be split among all tied entrants.
1119 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
United States