*online registration is CLOSED*
Emory Chess Club
2013 Emory Campus Series I
-a collaborative event with
the Georgia Chess Association-
Registration is capped at 70 Players
Emory Chess Club is starting a series of chess tournaments approximately every three weeks this semester for a total of 6 events, offering a series of lower-cost, yet sustainable events. There will be a variety of blitz, one-day, and weekend formats.
G/45 dates: 8/24, 10/5, 10/26, 12/7
Format: 4-SS, G/45; d/5, Rds 10-12-2-4
Prizes: $630 guaranteed b/40. 70% payout
Sections: Championship (1800+): 100-75-55; U1800 85-65-45; U1400: 70-50-35; U1000: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd
*players may play up a section if published rating is within 100 points of that section* (current rating may be considered by the TD)
Entry: $20 online before midnight August 21st, $25 at the door.
On-site Registration: 8-9:30am (if not full). Registration ends 9:30 AM sharp. Late registrants may be forced to take a 1st round bye. 1st Rd 10 am
Free to FIDE-titles players, and USCF 2300+ with advance registration, EF deducted from prize. Free entry to pre-registered Emory Chess Club (ECC) members. ECC Members may be tasked to assist in the tournament by the ECC President. Free to Chess instructors that bring 3 students or more. Must register students and pre-register to get free entry. Contact ecc@georgiachess.org for the registration code.
Byes: 1 half-point bye available in any round, must declare before first round
Free Parking: Fishburne Parking deck or Peavine Parking deck (Visitor’s sections).
Map: A map showing Candler Library on the Emory campus can be found at: http://goo.gl/maps/d5qlZ
Parents: Minors and particularly children under the age of 13 are required to be under the supervision of a responsible adult for the duration of the event. The TDs and organizers do not count for this purpose. Emory, the ECC, and the GCA are not responsible for unsupervised children.
Please note: Current USCF membership required for all players. Sets and boards supplied. Please bring clocks.
Info: ecc@georgiachess.org Call (678) 453-6640 for last minute notifications. We may be setting up for the tournament so please don't rely on this means of communication - leave a message for cancelations (email is better). Full refund if canceled before pairings are up for the first round.