“Hall of Bright Carvings” Quick Swiss, Rounds 1 & 2

The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament beginning Thursday, May 4th, at 7pm, a four round Swiss-system event over two weeks using the Quick-rated G/15 d/3 time control, with two games played each evening. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players four games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow:

• Format: Four round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, two games per evening
• Rounds: May 4th and 11th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm but please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
• Control: G/15 d/3 (USCF Quick time control)
• Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
• Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top two scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~75% (any ties will split the cash prize).
• Byes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last
• Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above
• Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
• All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
• Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
• Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
• Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
• For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
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