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Tournament Overview
Unrated. No USCF membership required. Open to the public.
Adults age 21+ only. Venue will card attendees.
Adults age 21+ only. Venue will card attendees.
$500 Prize Fund is GUARANTEED regardless of # of players registered
1st place $200
2nd place $150
3rd place $100
4th place $50
1st place $200
2nd place $150
3rd place $100
4th place $50
Time / Date / Place
Monday night, August 14th, 2023, 7:15pm, Kirby Ice House Memorial on 1015 Gessner Rd, 77055. Houston TX
Show up early to check-in. Must register to participate. See below.
Show up early to check-in. Must register to participate. See below.
Tnmt will be INDOORS where it is nice and cool! No worries!
Head to the left upon entering the bar.
Details
Players without an official USCF or FIDE rating will have to provide proof of some sort of online ELO rating whether thru a chess app or chess website. Rating used for pairing purposes is subject to adjustments by the tournament director at their discretion as deemed appropriate.
Sections: Only one section
Format: Swiss 8 rounds, G/5;d0.
There will be a short break after round 4 finishes. All other rounds will be back to back. # of rounds may be adjusted if necessary based on # of registered players. Clocks will be programmed to stop once one player runs out of time. All players expected to buy at least one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic from the bar). There is a food truck available on site. You are also welcome to get food from Mia's table or Torchy's tacos nearby and bring it on site. However, outside beverages are strictly prohibited. Clocks and sets will be provided by The Chess Refinery. You do not need to bring playing equipment. This is a touch move competition, not touch clock. You will need to check in for this event. If you are not checked-in you will receive a 0.5pt bye for the first round and you will not be paired to play. If you pull a no-show and we do not hear from you by the time the first round is over, you will be automatically withdrawn from the event. This is NOT a knockout tournament. Expect to play all 8 rounds as long as we have an even number of players. Odd man out will get a bye (a free point) if there's no opponent to play against.
Sections: Only one section
Format: Swiss 8 rounds, G/5;d0.
There will be a short break after round 4 finishes. All other rounds will be back to back. # of rounds may be adjusted if necessary based on # of registered players. Clocks will be programmed to stop once one player runs out of time. All players expected to buy at least one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic from the bar). There is a food truck available on site. You are also welcome to get food from Mia's table or Torchy's tacos nearby and bring it on site. However, outside beverages are strictly prohibited. Clocks and sets will be provided by The Chess Refinery. You do not need to bring playing equipment. This is a touch move competition, not touch clock. You will need to check in for this event. If you are not checked-in you will receive a 0.5pt bye for the first round and you will not be paired to play. If you pull a no-show and we do not hear from you by the time the first round is over, you will be automatically withdrawn from the event. This is NOT a knockout tournament. Expect to play all 8 rounds as long as we have an even number of players. Odd man out will get a bye (a free point) if there's no opponent to play against.
Cost to play
$15 Entry Fee, must prepay thru Zelle or Square prior to attending thru the registration form below, non-refundable due to limited spot availability.
$2 credit card processing fee if paying thru Square credit card option
$2 credit card processing fee if paying thru Square credit card option
What to Bring
Nothing. We will supply heavy weighted sets and clocks for this event. You can opt to bring your own clock, but you must program it to completely stop the timer on both ends once one player runs out of time.
Questions? text Kwunnie at 281.698.0068. don't call, text.
Registered Blitz Players (Mon 8/14, Kirby Ice House):
If you filled out the form but did not make payment, you are not considered registered! Show up by 7pm sharp with exact $15 in cash if you want to attempt to sign up last minute. This is not a guaranteed opportunity to play. The only guarantee of a spot is if you sign up in advance and pay online.
Unpaid Signups (spot not guaranteed):
Show up by 7pm sharp with exact $15 in cash if you want to attempt to sign up last minute.
The only guarantee of a spot is if you sign up in advance and pay online.
Text 281.698.0068 if you are arriving late.
The only guarantee of a spot is if you sign up in advance and pay online.
Text 281.698.0068 if you are arriving late.