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:
- Format: 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
- Rounds: August 8th, 15th and 22nd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d5 (quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $15 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: 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
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Registrations close after the start of the first round
- Equipment: Boards, sets, clocks, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
- Membership: All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Rules: Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- Info: For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club
- Social: Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent, one as white and one as black
- Rounds: January 18th, 25th, February 1st—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d5 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize(s)
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent, one as white and one as black
- Rounds: January 18th, 25th, February 1st—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d5 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize(s)
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent, one as white and one as black
- Rounds: January 18th, 25th, February 1st—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d5 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 5-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12); entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize(s)
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent
- Rounds: August 10th, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Entries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent
- Rounds: August 10th, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize
- Byes: No byes are available for this event
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Entries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, one game per evening
- Rounds: June 15th, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
- Control: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)
- Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).
- Byes: Zero-point byes are available for any round
- Register: Closed after start of first round
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
- Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
- Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, one game per evening
- Rounds: June 15th, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
- Control: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)
- Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).
- Byes: Zero-point byes are available for any round
- Register: Closed after start of first round
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
- Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
- Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, one game per evening
- Rounds: June 15th, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
- Control: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)
- Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).
- Byes: Zero-point byes are available for any round
- Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
- Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
- Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
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:
- Format: Four round Swiss-system tournament in one section, one game per evening
- Rounds: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
- Control: G/45 d/5 (dual-rated game of 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)
- Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
- Prizes: Players will be divided into 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).
- Byes: Half-point byes are available for any round except the last
- Register: Registration closed after the start of Round 2
- Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
- All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
- Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
- For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
- Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
