Overview
Unrated. No USCF membership required. Open to the public with a few restrictions noted below. Online pre-registration required unless we have spots open up last minute. This is NOT a knockout tournament. Expect to play all 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.
Who can play?
Adults (any rating, age 18+). Kids you must be at least age 15 OR if he/she has an OTB rating of at least 1300+ USCF, you may participate.
Time / Date
1pm - 4pm Saturday, April Fools Day, 4/1/2023
Show up on site to check in by 1245pm! You will be required 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 If you pull a no-show and we do not hear from you by the time the first round is over, you will be automatically withdrawn from the event. Find the check in area at the top of the stairs near the floral shop on the 2nd floor.
Show up on site to check in by 1245pm! You will be required 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 If you pull a no-show and we do not hear from you by the time the first round is over, you will be automatically withdrawn from the event. Find the check in area at the top of the stairs near the floral shop on the 2nd floor.
Cost
$20 Entry Fee, must prepay thru Zelle or Square prior to attending thru the registration form below, non-refundable due to limited spot availability.
Details
Expect 6-7 rounds. Likely 2 sections, but depends on # of players registered and the ratings of players.
Time Control
Time control G/5;d0. (5 min per person with a ZERO second delay, no increment)
Prizes
Minimum $300 prize fund guaranteed.
What to Bring
Nothing. We can supply sets and clocks for this event. If you prefer to bring your digital own clock or playing equipment, that's fine too. No analog clocks allowed. Our sets are lightweight, they are NOT weighted so if you like weighted pieces for speed chess, then bring your own stuff to play with.
Venue Details
8200 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Please patron the Railway Heights Market for allowing us to host this event there! Buy a drink or food item on site please. Much appreciated!
Please patron the Railway Heights Market for allowing us to host this event there! Buy a drink or food item on site please. Much appreciated!
Parking
Find the gravel covered lot right next to the building.
