Georgia Chess Association
Six rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated.
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to rated 1600 and above. 1st – $200 2nd – $100 Top Under 1800 – $50 RESERVE (U1600): Open to rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st – $150 2nd – $75 Top Under 1300 – $50 BOOSTER (U1000): Open to rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st – $120 2nd – $60 Top Under 700– $30 One”special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $35.
Prizes based on 50 entrants. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
Higher of regular and quick rating will be used for tournament section, pairing and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement; please add note when registering. Players may request not to be paired against immediate family members for first 4 rounds.
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Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated. Entry Fee: $35.00 if pre-registered; $40.00 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, 4:45 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round