| This is an open scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. Join us for the fun and competition! TIME CONTROL: 4SS, G/25 d/5. SECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections* --UNDER 1400 (rated section: USCF membership required**) --UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**) --UNRATED (no membership required) --NOVICE (no membership required) * If you have any questions about which section is right for your child, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com. ** For more information about USCF membership, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by March 7, 2025, if you plan on playing in a rated section. Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. Sections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on March 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. Southeast New England Chess Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
DOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. Round 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:00 AM. Failure to check in by 9:20 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around noon. Rated sections may finish around 1PM.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. For information on all of our events, see http://senecachess.org/. |
