Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
One OPEN section with class prizes:
CHAMPIONSHIP: CLASS B and above (rated 1600+): 1st — $500 2nd — $200
RESERVE: Class C, D, E (rated between 1000 and 1599). 1st — $250 2nd — $125
BOOSTER (U1000): Rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $100 (+trophy) 2nd — $50
“Special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50.
Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Accelerated parings used at TD discretion.
Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated.
Entry Fee: $50.00 if pre-registered by 4/20; $60 by 4/27; $65.00 on-site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.
“Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 2 only). Option must be requested before the close of registration.
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Organizer Contacts:
Email: info@chess.zone
Phone: 7705755803
Georgia Chess Association offers the least expensive way to join the United States Chess Federation! Scholastic memberships are $20 when purchased directly from USCF, but we’ve used our bulk rate to get the prices down to $10. Scholastic memberships are valid for players under 21 years of age.
Each membership is good for 12 months from the time of the activation. USCF memberships are required to participate in USCF rated tournaments.
Click this link to purchase the voucher. After your purchase, GCA will email an e-voucher and instructions on how to active your membership.