2024 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State Championship Scholastics

All: Open to players in grades K thru 12. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal.

Location:

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Northlake, 4156 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

·     4-SS, 3 Sections. 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Schedule: Rds. 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm.

Time Control: G/30; d10

Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 5thplaces; Top Unrated.

Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 5thplaces; Top Unrated.

Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 5thplaces; Top Unrated.

Entry Fee: $45 (online registration only – no registration at tournament site).  Field is limited to first 100 entries. Registration deadline is April 20th, 2024, 6PM.  All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration.   

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one) -- must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time.

” Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only).  Option must be requested at time of registration.

Players must bring clocks if they wish to use one. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game that is at risk of running later than the time control limit for the round. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players. Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.

Help with Entries & Information: gastatechamp@georgiachess.org