Rated Beginner's Open Tournament
Saturday, August 4
Four-round Swiss System. Time Control: Game/30 All tournament rules will be followed. Please bring your own equipment, including boards, sets, clocks and pencils. Equipment is sold but not loaned at the U.S. Chess Center Gift Shop. Players have 30 minutes to make all of their moves each game. The U.S. Chess Center runs three Rated Beginners Opens each year. Some of the area's strong tournament players began in events like this. Entry Fee: $15 at site, $12 if received by July 28. USCF membership is required. Registration runs from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. The tournament should end about 6:00 p.m. |