Fri, Oct 11th - Sun, Oct 13th (2 or 3 day schedule available)
Saturday Oct 12th is National Chess Day!
Where: The Chess Refinery
Who: this event is recommended for players rated 1200+ minimum
Address: 3535 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 1A, Houston Tx 77042
Early Entry Fee: $65 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) if received by 10pm central on Sunday October 6th
Late Entry Fee: $75 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) for all entries received after early EF deadline above and any wait-listed registrants
Format: 5 round Swiss, G/120;d5, USCF rated, 2 or 3 sections possible, Championship/Club/Amateur, cutoffs for sections to be determined, no option to play up a section; you will be placed in a section based on cutoff and monthly supplement rating, not LIVE rating
Prizes*: total $1650 to be awarded based on 50 paid entries; $825 is guaranteed
Expected Awards: to be determined after finalizing sections, if 2 sections only (Championship $495-295-200, Amateur $330-200-130)
Byes: Request all half-point byes before start of round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable.
Schedule Options:
{2-day 10/12 and 10/13} Sat 9am, 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
{3-day 10/11, 10/12, 10/13} Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
Important: No re-entries available. **Please see new cell phone policy below. Space is limited. Please bring digital clocks and pencils/pens. We do not have enough equipment for everyone. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Cancellations must be requested by 10pm on Wed, Oct 9th and will be issued a partial refund - EF minus a $5 cancellation fee. We always expect a full house. Please do early registration online. Arena is non-smoking, wheelchair accessible and no computers are allowed in playing hall. *Unrated players eligible to only win 50% of prize awarded and must participate in the lower section. FIDE ratings will be used in the event of an un-established USCF rating. Players may be placed in a section at tournament director's discretion. Rating cutoff to determine sections is subject to change at the Tournament Director's discretion. There is no option "to play up" a section. Cutoff and placement in sections is based off of monthly published supplement rating list, not LIVE current ratings.
Who: this event is recommended for players rated 1200+ minimum
Address: 3535 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 1A, Houston Tx 77042
Early Entry Fee: $65 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) if received by 10pm central on Sunday October 6th
Late Entry Fee: $75 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) for all entries received after early EF deadline above and any wait-listed registrants
Format: 5 round Swiss, G/120;d5, USCF rated, 2 or 3 sections possible, Championship/Club/Amateur, cutoffs for sections to be determined, no option to play up a section; you will be placed in a section based on cutoff and monthly supplement rating, not LIVE rating
Prizes*: total $1650 to be awarded based on 50 paid entries; $825 is guaranteed
Expected Awards: to be determined after finalizing sections, if 2 sections only (Championship $495-295-200, Amateur $330-200-130)
Byes: Request all half-point byes before start of round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable.
Schedule Options:
{2-day 10/12 and 10/13} Sat 9am, 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
{3-day 10/11, 10/12, 10/13} Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
Important: No re-entries available. **Please see new cell phone policy below. Space is limited. Please bring digital clocks and pencils/pens. We do not have enough equipment for everyone. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Cancellations must be requested by 10pm on Wed, Oct 9th and will be issued a partial refund - EF minus a $5 cancellation fee. We always expect a full house. Please do early registration online. Arena is non-smoking, wheelchair accessible and no computers are allowed in playing hall. *Unrated players eligible to only win 50% of prize awarded and must participate in the lower section. FIDE ratings will be used in the event of an un-established USCF rating. Players may be placed in a section at tournament director's discretion. Rating cutoff to determine sections is subject to change at the Tournament Director's discretion. There is no option "to play up" a section. Cutoff and placement in sections is based off of monthly published supplement rating list, not LIVE current ratings.
Event is full. To join waiting list,
Text 281-698-0068 for info.
Cutoff for sections now set at USCF 1600. You will be placed in either the
top or bottom section based on your OCT supplement rating, not live rating.
Tournament Registration: |
Purchase Refinery Club Membership: |
Updated Electronic Device Policy:
- Please turn off and then turn in your cell phone or any communication enabled device to the TD before entering the tournament hall.
- This is an anti-cheating measure to protect players and the integrity of the game.
- This policy will be applicable to only our weekend long championship tournaments (approx 5 times a year).
- You may retrieve your cell phone when your game is over.
- If you are caught with a second phone anywhere inside or outside of the premises, you will be immediately forfeited the current game and withdrawn from the tournament.
- Participation in this event means you agree to a search of your possessions, clothing and body upon request by a tournament director if there is any suspicion of cheating. Random checks may occur. Refusal of a search is an indication of cheating and will result in immediate withdrawal from the event.
- You may not leave the building during a round while playing unless you have the TD's permission. Ask before you leave!
