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 not recommended for those rated below 1200 USCF
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 not recommended for those rated below 1200 USCF
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.
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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!
