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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250705T205300Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Rounds 5-6
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a double-round\, quick-rated event beginning Thursday\, September 25th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games each evening against the same opponent (one as white and one as black) over three successive weeks. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Quads or small Swiss sections (6-8 players) over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: September 25th\, October 2nd and 9th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quicki-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20; PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12; entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Each quad will offer a $50 first and $30 second prize\, while any Swiss section prizes will depend upon the number of players\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members for the duration of the event\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/autumn-double-round-quick-rated-quads-rounds-5-6/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,swiss,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250705T204834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002328Z
UID:2183-1759431600-1759438800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Autumn Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Rounds 3-4
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a double-round\, quick-rated event beginning Thursday\, September 25th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games each evening against the same opponent (one as white and one as black) over three successive weeks. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Quads or small Swiss sections (6-8 players) over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: September 25th\, October 2nd and 9th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quicki-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20; PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12; entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Each quad will offer a $50 first and $30 second prize\, while any Swiss section prizes will depend upon the number of players\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members for the duration of the event\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/autumn-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-two/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,swiss,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250705T204047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192515Z
UID:2181-1758826800-1758834000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Autumn Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Rounds 1-2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a double-round\, quick-rated event beginning Thursday\, September 25th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games each evening against the same opponent (one as white and one as black) over three successive weeks. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Quads or small Swiss sections (6-8 players) over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: September 25th\, October 2nd and 9th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quicki-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20; PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12; entire entry fee goes to the prize fund\nPrizes: Each quad will offer a $50 first and $30 second prize\, while any Swiss section prizes will depend upon the number of players\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members for the duration of the event\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/autumn-double-round-quick-rated-quads-rounds-1-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,swiss,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250130T225702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184659Z
UID:1985-1741287600-1741294800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round Three
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated\, double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, February 13th\, using the G/20;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (February 13th\, 27th and March 6th) please do not register. (Note that February 20th occurs during a “ski week” for local schools so we’ll hold a casual evening then.) These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: February 13th\, 27th and March 6th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/20;d5 (quick-rated game of 20 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $50\, second place receives $30\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-three/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250130T225330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184630Z
UID:1983-1740682800-1740690000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round Two
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated\, double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, February 13th\, using the G/20;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (February 13th\, 27th and March 6th) please do not register. (Note that February 20th occurs during a “ski week” for local schools so we’ll hold a casual evening then.) These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nLink: https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-one/\nRounds: February 13th\, 27th and March 6th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/20;d5 (quick-rated game of 20 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $50\, second place receives $30\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-two/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20250130T224823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T172502Z
UID:1981-1739473200-1739480400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round One
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated\, double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, February 13th\, using the G/20;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (February 13th\, 27th and March 6th) please do not register. (Note that February 20th occurs during a “ski week” for local schools so we’ll hold a casual evening then.) These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: February 13th\, 27th and March 6th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/20;d5 (quick-rated game of 20 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $20 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $50\, second place receives $30\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the button/link found here\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-one/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quads,quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240801T225916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T225916Z
UID:1785-1724353200-1724358600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Registrations close after the start of the first round\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240801T225438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T225438Z
UID:1783-1723748400-1723753800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Registration closes after start of first round\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240801T193911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T203944Z
UID:1779-1723143600-1723149000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 8th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as competitive as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 8th\, 15th\, 22nd) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nLink: https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/\nRounds: August 8th\, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $40\, second place receives $20\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240523T000422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224145Z
UID:1727-1718910000-1718915400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240523T000110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224118Z
UID:1725-1718305200-1718310600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20240522T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T224056Z
UID:1722-1717657200-1717705800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold US Chess quick-rated double-round quads and/or 6- or 8-person 3-round Swiss sections over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, June 6th\, using the G/15;d5 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. Players will be grouped into quads or small Swiss sections based upon rating to keep things as even as possible. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (June 6th\, 13th\, 20th) please do not register. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quads and/or small Swiss tournaments over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: June 6th\, 13th and 20th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize(s)—Swiss sections will offer three prizes\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEquipment: Boards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nMembership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nRules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nInfo: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nSocial: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20230803T035742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T035742Z
UID:1189-1692903600-1692909000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20230803T035324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T035424Z
UID:1187-1692298800-1692304200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181304
CREATED:20230803T035034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T041554Z
UID:1185-1691694000-1691699400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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