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SUMMARY:Club Blitz Championship Tournament #2: G/3+2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold the second of our blitz chess championship tournaments on Thursday\, October 24th\, at 7pm\, a seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/3+2 time control over one evening. Our blitz championship is aimed at players with some rated or blitz tournament experience and may not be suitable for beginners or for children under the age of 10\, given this event could last until almost 9pm on a school night.  \nThis tournament was preceded by the seven-round G/5+0 event the previous week. The individual who participates in both events over two weeks and has the highest combined score will be declared our Blitz Chess Champion and will receive an additional $100 prize. In the event of a tie there will be a G/3+0 playoff for both the prize and the title–first player to win a game is the victor. \nNote that the US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess are slightly different than those the club typically follows in our impromptu blitz events so please spend the ~10 minutes needed to read the rules summary linked here. \nDetails for the G/3+2 event follow: \n\nFormat: Seven-round Swiss-system rated tournament in one section over one evening\nRounds: Round 1 begins promptly at 7:00pm and participants are strongly encouraged to check in by 6:45pm; subsequent rounds begin 1-2 minutes after previous round ends\nControl: G/3+2 (blitz-rated game of 3 minutes for each player with a 2-second increment added after each move)\nEntry Fee: $5 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes: Two prize groups based upon October US Chess regular\, quick or blitz ratings (TD discretion for each player) with roughly 16 players per prize group\, winner take all: Group 1\, $100; Group 2\, $60\, based on 32 players\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\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\nThe US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess is short\, required reading\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/club-blitz-championship-tournament-2-g-32/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20241009T011802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T015422Z
UID:1860-1729191600-1729198800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Club Blitz Championship Tournament #1: G/5+0
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first annual blitz chess championship beginning Thursday\, October 17th\, at 7pm\, a seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/5+0 time control (no increment or delay) over one evening. Our blitz championship is aimed at players with some rated or blitz tournament experience and may not be suitable for beginners or for children under the age of 10\, given this event could last until almost 9pm on a school night. \nNote that the US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess are slightly different than those the club typically follows in our impromptu blitz events so please spend the ~10 minutes needed to read the rules summary linked here. \nThis tournament will be followed Thursday\, October 24th\, by another seven-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the G/3+2 time control\, one which requires a separate registration and entry fee (see the Events page for a link). The individual who participates in both events over two weeks and has the highest combined score will be declared our Blitz Chess Champion and will receive an additional $100 prize. In the event of a tie there will be a G/3+0 playoff for both the prize and the title–first player to win a game is the victor. \nDetails for the G/5+0 event follow: \n\nFormat: Seven-round Swiss-system rated tournament in one section over one evening\nRounds: Round 1 begins promptly at 7:00pm and participants are strongly encouraged to check in by 6:45pm; subsequent rounds begin 1-2 minutes after previous round ends\nControl: G/5+0 (blitz-rated game of 5 minutes for each player with no increment or delay\nEntry Fee: $5 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes: Two prize groups based upon October US Chess regular\, quick or blitz ratings (TD discretion for each player) with roughly 16 players per prize group\, winner take all: Group 1\, $100; Group 2\, $60\, based on 32 players\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\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\nThe US Chess Rules for Blitz Chess is short\, required reading\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/club-blitz-championship-tournament-1-g-50/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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:20260405T213116
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:20260405T213116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20240318T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T222736Z
UID:1631-1714068000-1714078800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 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: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\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 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/april-petite-swiss-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20240318T222138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T222714Z
UID:1629-1712858400-1712869200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 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: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\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 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/april-petite-swiss-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20240318T220504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T222226Z
UID:1627-1712253600-1712264400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:April Petite Swiss\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold a US Chess dual-rated Swiss-system event over three weeks beginning Thursday\, April 4th\, and concluding April 25th (there will be no chess club meeting April 18th). Players will be divided into groups of 6 or 8 based on rating and will play one game at G/45;d5 each week. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (April 4th\, 11th\, 25th) please do not register for the tournament. This event is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Swiss-system tournament over three weeks\, one game per evening\nRounds: April 4th\, 11th\, 25th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45;d5 (Dual-rated game of 45 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: Dependent upon group size but for 8 players first receives $40\, second $25 and third $15.\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 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/april-petite-swiss-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20231229T232329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214505Z
UID:1471-1706814000-1706821200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:January Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, January 18th\, 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. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (18th\, 25th\, February 1st) 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\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: January 18th\, 25th\, February 1st—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)\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\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/january-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20231229T232131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214431Z
UID:1467-1706209200-1706216400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:January Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, January 18th\, 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. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (18th\, 25th\, February 1st) 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\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: January 18th\, 25th\, February 1st—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)\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\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/january-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20231229T223047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T005931Z
UID:1463-1705604400-1705611600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:January Double-Round Quick-Rated Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, January 18th\, 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. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (18th\, 25th\, February 1st) 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\, one as white and one as black\nRounds: January 18th\, 25th\, February 1st—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)\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\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/january-double-round-quick-rated-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230928T011909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182553Z
UID:1300-1701370800-1701378000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 5
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens 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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-5/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230927T232141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182445Z
UID:1298-1700161200-1700168400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 4
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens 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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230927T225217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182201Z
UID:1294-1699556400-1699563600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens 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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230927T224902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182029Z
UID:1292-1698951600-1698958800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens 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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230927T000501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181848Z
UID:1285-1698346800-1698354000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round November 23th\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens 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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230601T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T214354Z
UID:1119-1688065200-1688070600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. 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 three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Closed after start of first round\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230601T212655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T214438Z
UID:1117-1687460400-1687465800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. 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 three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Closed after start of first round\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230601T211703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T192813Z
UID:1115-1686855600-1686861000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. 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 three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230422T012514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T023810Z
UID:973-1683831600-1683837000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:"Hall of Bright Carvings" Quick Swiss\, Rounds 3 & 4
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over two consecutive Thursdays\, May 4th and May 11th\, at 7pm\, a four round Swiss-system event 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: \n\nFormat: Four round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, two games per evening\nRounds: May 4th and 11th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm but please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/15 d/3 (USCF Quick time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: 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).\nByes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last\nRegister: Closed after Round 2 on May 4th\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\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/hall-of-bright-carvings-quick-swiss-rounds-3-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230422T012037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T012037Z
UID:971-1683226800-1683232200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:"Hall of Bright Carvings" Quick Swiss\, Rounds 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nFormat: Four round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, two games per evening\nRounds: May 4th and 11th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm but please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/15 d/3 (USCF Quick time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: 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).\nByes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button above\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\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/hall-of-bright-carvings-quick-swiss-rounds-1-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230124T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T220243Z
UID:827-1677178800-1677184200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February "Mud Month" Mini-Marathon\, Round 4
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first rated tournament of 2023 beginning Thursday\, February 2nd\, at 7pm\, a four round USCF-rated Swiss-system event over four weeks using the dual-rated G/45 d/5 time control. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. (“Mud Month” comes from the Old English “Solmonath\,” another name for February—it may also signify “Hearthcake Month” if you prefer Bede\, though the former is more apropos to the Bay Area at present.) Details follow: \n\nFormat: Four round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: February 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45 d/5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into 3 or more groups based on rating and number of participants; the top scorer in each group wins the group’s share of the prize fund (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last\nRegister: Registration closed after the start of Round 2\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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-mud-month-mini-marathon-round-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230124T215934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T215934Z
UID:825-1676574000-1676579400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February "Mud Month" Mini-Marathon\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first rated tournament of 2023 beginning Thursday\, February 2nd\, at 7pm\, a four round USCF-rated Swiss-system event over four weeks using the dual-rated G/45 d/5 time control. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. (“Mud Month” comes from the Old English “Solmonath\,” another name for February—it may also signify “Hearthcake Month” if you prefer Bede\, though the former is more apropos to the Bay Area at present.) Details follow: \n\nFormat: Four round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: February 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45 d/5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into 3 or more groups based on rating and number of participants; the top scorer in each group wins the group’s share of the prize fund (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last\nRegister: Registration closed after the start of Round 2\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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-mud-month-mini-marathon-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T213116
CREATED:20230124T215059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T221755Z
UID:823-1675969200-1675974600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:February "Mud Month" Mini-Marathon\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first rated tournament of 2023 beginning Thursday\, February 2nd\, at 7pm\, a four round USCF-rated Swiss-system event over four weeks using the dual-rated G/45 d/5 time control. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. (“Mud Month” comes from the Old English “Solmonath\,” another name for February—it may also signify “Hearthcake Month” if you prefer Bede\, though the former is more apropos to the Bay Area at present.) Details follow: \n\nFormat: Four round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: February 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/45 d/5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into 3 or more groups based on rating and number of participants; the top scorer in each group wins the group’s share of the prize fund (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last\nRegister: Registrations are now closed for this tournament\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 worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/february-mud-month-mini-marathon-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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