CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID G/15+10

Saturday, May 13th, 2023
CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID G/15+10
Five rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated.
Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to rated 1600 and above. 1st – $175 2nd – $100 Top Under 1800 – $50 Top Senior – $30 (all sections)
RESERVE (U1600): Open to rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st – $150 2nd – $80 Top Under 1300 – $50
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st – $100 2nd – $50 Top Under 800 – $30 Top Unrated -$30

• All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month.
• Higher of regular and quick rating will be used for tournament section, pairing and prizes.
• Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement; please add note when registering.
• Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.  A single “Top Senior” prize awarded for all sections based on points earned.

Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated.
Entry Fee: $30.00 if pre-registered; $35.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Register online at https://chess.zone