Scholastic Tournament – October 12th – National Chess Day

Download/Print: October 2013 Scholastic Chess Tournament Flyer (PDF)

Register Online: http://chess2013oct.eventbrite.com

Where:	Gamescape in Tallahassee Mall, 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 303, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Sections:	Two Sections: USCF rated & Unrated USCF Membership is only required if you play in the rated section You may pay for a USCF membership onsite the day of the tournament or visit http://uschess.org. Please call if you have any questions
Entry Fee & Registration:	$25 on-site $5 discount if you pre-register (by mail or online) $5 discount for Tallahassee Chess Club members Mailed entries must be postmarked by October 7th Online entries may be paid by 10 pm, October 11th Please Visit http://chess2013oct.eventbrite.com to pay online On-site registration is from 10:30 am – 10:55 am the day of the tournament If you are not registering online, you can mail your entry form and entry fee to: Tallahassee Chess Club, 209 West Georgia Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1138
Tournament Format:	5-round Swiss System tournament Every player will play in all five rounds and be paired against players with similar scores within their section (rated or unrated) USCF Tie-break methods will be used and could include a tie-break playoff round Also see “An Introduction to USCF-rated Tournaments” if you are new to chess tournaments
Time Control:	G/25+5d (each player receives 25 minutes to make their moves with a 5 second delay if using delay clocks, otherwise the games are just G/25) Each round could last up to approx. 1 hour This affects a player’s quick and regular rating if playing in the rated section Unrated section will not be required to use a clock. Adjudication of games without clocks will be done by the Tournament Director (or an assistant) after 50 minutes of play.
Rounds:	Check-in by 10:55 am, or you will not be paired for the first round – EVEN if you have pre-registered! 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm (there is no lunch break scheduled, but the food court is nearby and kids can eat between rounds). USCF tie-break system will be used and could include a tie-break playoff round played after the last round.
Trophies & Awards:	1st through 5th place trophies All participants will receive a commemorative medal Trophies and medals will be awarded immediately after all rounds have been played
Information:	Contact the Tournament Director, Stevn Cullifer, with any questions you might have: info@tallahasseechess.com 850-345-7838 http://TallahasseeChess.com

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Mail-In Registration Form 

Name:_________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________

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Email:________________________________________________________

Section: _____ USCF-Rated _____ Unrated

USCF ID:______________________________________________________

Rating:_______________________________________________________

My Entry Fee of $__________________ is enclosed.
(make check payable to Tallahassee Chess Club).

Mail to:
Tallahassee Chess Club
209 W. Georgia Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301-1138

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