Fri, August 17 - Sun, Aug 19th (2 or 3 day schedule available)
Where: The Chess Refinery
Who: this event is not recommended for those rated below 1200 USCF; this competition may be a bit rough on novice players
Address: 3535 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 1A, Houston Tx 77042
Early Entry Fee: $65 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) if received by Monday, 10pm on August 13th
Late Entry Fee: $75 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) for all entries received after 10pm, 8/13/18 and any wait-listed registrants
Format: 5 round Swiss, G/120;d5, USCF rated, 2 sections, Championship/Amateur, cutoff tentatively at 1900 USCF rating on Aug 2018 supplement
Prizes*: $1650 based on 50 paid entries; $825 is guaranteed
Expected Awards: Championship $495-295-200, Amateur $330-200-130
Byes: Request all byes before start of round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable.
Schedule Options:
{2-day 8/18 and 8/19} Sat 9am, 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
{3-day 8/17, 8/18, 8/19} Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
Important: No re-entries allowed. **Please see new cell phone policy below. Space is limited. Please bring sets and digital clocks. We do not have enough equipment for everyone. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Cancellations will be issued a partial refund - EF minus a $5 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be requested by 5pm on Thurs August 16th. Rating cutoff to determine sections is subject to change at Tournament Director's discretion to ensure fair competition for all. 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 unestablished USCF rating. Players may be placed in a section at tournament director's discretion.
Who: this event is not recommended for those rated below 1200 USCF; this competition may be a bit rough on novice players
Address: 3535 Wilcrest Dr, Ste 1A, Houston Tx 77042
Early Entry Fee: $65 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) if received by Monday, 10pm on August 13th
Late Entry Fee: $75 (plus $7 for non-club member registration) for all entries received after 10pm, 8/13/18 and any wait-listed registrants
Format: 5 round Swiss, G/120;d5, USCF rated, 2 sections, Championship/Amateur, cutoff tentatively at 1900 USCF rating on Aug 2018 supplement
Prizes*: $1650 based on 50 paid entries; $825 is guaranteed
Expected Awards: Championship $495-295-200, Amateur $330-200-130
Byes: Request all byes before start of round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable.
Schedule Options:
{2-day 8/18 and 8/19} Sat 9am, 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
{3-day 8/17, 8/18, 8/19} Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm, 6:45pm Sun 10am, 3pm
Important: No re-entries allowed. **Please see new cell phone policy below. Space is limited. Please bring sets and digital clocks. We do not have enough equipment for everyone. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Cancellations will be issued a partial refund - EF minus a $5 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be requested by 5pm on Thurs August 16th. Rating cutoff to determine sections is subject to change at Tournament Director's discretion to ensure fair competition for all. 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 unestablished USCF rating. Players may be placed in a section at tournament director's discretion.
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New Cell Phone Policy:
- Please turn in your cell phone 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 enforced on a trial basis.
- 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.