2023 New Mexico Albuquerque Rio Rancho Open

June 24th - 25th, 2023

UNM Continuing Education Center, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Sections:

  • Open: USCF Rated and FIDE Rated, 4 Round Swiss, G/90+30
    • Entry Fee: $60 by 11:59pm on 6/3/23, $70 by 11:59pm on 6/23/23, $80 after 11:59pm on 6/23/23
    • Registration for players without FIDE IDs intending to play in the Open section must register by 11:59pm, June 18th, 2023. Players with FIDE IDs registering after June 18th must email tournamentdirector@nmchess.org to register
  • Reserve (U1800): USCF Rated, 4 Round Swiss, G/90+30
    • Entry Fee: $50 by 11:59pm on 6/3/23, $60 by 11:59pm on 6/23/23, $70 after 11:59pm on 6/23/23
  • Booster (U1400): USCF Rated, 4 Round Swiss, G/90+30
    • Entry Fee: $40 by 11:59pm on 6/3/23, $50 by 11:59pm on 6/23/23, $60 after 11:59pm on 6/23/23
  • Novice (U900): USCF Rated, 4 Round Swiss, G/90+30
    • Entry Fee: $30 by 11:59pm on 6/3/23, $40 by 11:59pm on 6/23/23, $50 after 11:59pm on 6/23/23
  • Scholastic (U900): USCF Rated, Single day 4 Round Swiss, G/25;d5
    • Entry Fee; $15 by 11:59pm on 6/3/23, $20 by 11:59pm on 6/23/23, $30 after 11:59pm on 6/23/23
  • Players in Grades K-12 may receive a $10 discount to play in the Reserve, Booster, or Novice Section using coupon code K12ABQRR23. This coupon is not eligible for players in the Scholastic or Open section. Players must indicate grade when registering.
  • Up to 1-half point bye available if requested prior to the start of the first round.
  • This is not a norm event. The USCF Default time of 1 hour will be used in all sections

Prizes:

  • Open: 1st $300, 2nd $200, and 1st U1900 $100
    • Top finishing NM Resident in the Open section will be invited to the New Mexico Closed Championship, if there is a tie there will be a blitz tiebreaker immediately after round 4; Prize money will be awarded based on finishing placement regardless of residency.
  • Reserve: 1st $250, 2nd $150, and 1st U1600 $75
  • Booster: 1st $200, 2nd $100, and 1st U1100 $50
  • Novice: 1st $150, 2nd $75, and 1st U600 $25
  • Unrated players are eligible for half of the Reserve, Booster, and Novice section prizes.
  • Scholastic: Medals for 1st - 3rd place finishers based on tiebreaks. Positive score medals to all finishers with at least 2.5 points.

Schedule:

  • Open, Reserve, Booster, and Novice Schedule:
    • Rounds 1-2 on Saturday, June 24: 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
    • Rounds 3-4 on Sunday, June 25: 9:00 AM, 2:00PM
  • Scholastic Schedule:
    • Rounds 1-4 on Saturday, June 24: 10:15AM, 11:15AM, 12:45AM, 1:45PM
  • Onsite Registration from 9:00-9:30am, Saturday, June 24. Players who register after 9:30am may receive a 0 point bye for round 1. Players who register onsite without a valid USCF ID may receive a 0 point bye for round 1.

Registration:

  • USCF Membership required for all sections. FIDE IDs are only required when registering after June 18th in the Open section only. Online registration is open until 9:25 am on 6/24/23 at the following link or at nmchess.org
  • Open section registration for players without FIDE IDs closes at 11:59pm, June 18th, 2023. Players with FIDE IDs registering after June 18th must email tournamentdirector@nmchess.org to register
  • Online Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2023ABQRR
  • Onsite Registration from 9:00-9:30am, Saturday, June 24th, 2023

More Information for First Time FIDE Players:

  • This event follows FIDE tournament rules, some of which differ from USCF Rules. You can review which rules have changed here: https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/uschess-fide-rules-comparison.pdf
  • Players without a FIDE ID who wish to register for the Open who register by June 18th will be given a FIDE ID by USCF at no extra cost to the player. Players without a FIDE ID who wish to register for the Open after June 18th may reach out to tournamentdirector@nmchess.org to inquire about getting a FIDE ID in order to register. FIDE IDs are always free but must be set up by USCF and so we cannot guarantee you will receive a FIDE ID in time for the tournament after June 18th.

For more information and direct registration, visit nmchess.org.

Questions can be sent to tournamentdirector@nmchess.org