Tag: rated

MPCC June Mini-Marathon, Round 1

The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another rated mini-marathon beginning Wednesday, June 1st, at 6:30pm, a four-round Swiss system event of G/45 d/5 over four weeks and one suitable for experienced players as well as new or newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow:

  • Format: Four-round Swiss-system tournament in one section, one game per evening
  • Rounds: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd — games begin round 6:30pm
  • Control: G/45 d/5 (Game in 45 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)
  • Entry Fee: $0 (the MPCC will pay for prizes and the US Chess rating fees for this event)
  • Prizes: Bookstore gift certificates and/or mousepad chessboards to the top three finishers, top three under 17 years of age
  • Byes: Half-point byes are available for any round save the last
  • 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
  • Sign up for the tournament by clicking the “Register” button directly above
  • 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
  • Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

MPCC Spring Quads Round 1

The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our first rated quads over three weeks from April 27th – May 11th, 2022, with a make-up round to be held May 18th, if needed. The time control will be the same as that used for our earlier Swiss tournament, the dual Quick- and Regular-rated G/30 d/5, while quads will be based on a factor of rating/skill level and age. Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own digital timer if you wish.  Entry fee will again be $0 and prizes for first place in each quad will be $20 gift certificates for Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park (https://www.keplers.com/) with ties being decided by a blitz chess playoff. More information can be found in our TLA here.