Georgia Chess Association
Five double rounds (10 total games; play each opponent twice as white and black), Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $25 Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $25; Top 1000-1599 – $25; Top under 1000: $25
Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.
Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated. Entry Fee: $25.00 if pre-registered; $30.00 at the site; Free entry for FMs, IMs, GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 2:00 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must please check in by 2:45 pm. Rounds: Round 1 starts at 3:00 PM; rounds 2-5 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 5:30 PM. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.
Register online at https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/