WINNER PLAYS THE NORTHERN NEVADA CHAMPION FOR THE STATE TITLE!!
Tournament Details
Dates:
(Round 1) May 24, 2010 Monday,
(Round 2) May 27, 2010 Thursday,
(Round 3) May 31, 2010 Monday,
(Round 4) Jun 03, 2010 Thursday,
(Round 5) Jun 07, 2010 Monday,
Closed on June 10th for National Open
(Round 6) Jun 14, 2010 Monday,
(Round 7) Jun 17, 2010 Thursday,
(Round 8) Jun 21, 2010 Monday,
(Round 9) Jun 24, 2010 Thursday,
(Round 10) Jun 28, 2010 Monday,
(Round 11) Jul 01, 2010 Thursday,
(Round 12) Jul 05, 2010 Monday,
Time: Rounds start at 7:00pm
Location:UMC
Excellent for beginners and intermediate players to advanced.
Format:
12 Rounds USCF Rated Swiss.
Players can claim a forfeit win after 30 minutes and play in the undercard section.
All Players are required to play first and last round. Players will be paired for
every round.
NOTE: You must be a USCF member to play. To sign up as a member go to www.uschess.org
Time Control: G/120min with no time delay
Entry Fee: $25.00 for the Main Event
Walk-ins can play in the undercard for $1 a round.
Registration: Email Rocky at ambassadorofchess@yahoo.com
Registration starts at 6:00pm and ends at 6:55pm to start the rounds @ 7pm. NO LATE
ENTRIES IN THE MAIN EVENT!! There are only forced byes when there are an odd number
of players, and you must play at least 10 of 12 games to qualify for any prize.
Seating is limited to 30 boards (60 players)
Must have your own set and clock in order to register. (Supplies are limited)
Prizes b/30: 1st Place $125 + Trophy, 2nd Place $82,
Top B/U1800 $75 + Trophy, Runner-Up $50,
Top C/U1600 Player $75 + Trophy, Runner-Up $50,
Top D/U1400 $75 + Trophy, Runner-Up $50,
Top E/U1200-Unrated Player $75 + Trophy, Runner-up $50.
***There will be a Biggest Upset Trophy***
Only games between players with an established rating qualify for this prize!!
The prize fund doubles at 60 players.
Undercard Section: This section is for players that won their game due to
a forfeit, and players that are given a forced bye and also walk-ins.
Time Control: G/90 No Time Delay.
No prizes for this section, just a chance to play a rated game. Prizes can only
be claimed in the main event section.
Round Times: at 7:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
WARNING: THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
IF YOU ARE TOO TIMID TO PLAY IN A TOURNAMENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE.