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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
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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
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