The Chess Enterprise presents the Columbus Plus-Score, a one day 4 round chess tournament. Each player has 60 minutes with a 5 second delay to complete each game. The tournament has 2 sections Premier (1600+) and Reserve (U1600).  Prizes are based on Points. The playing site is less than 10 minutes southwest from downtown Columbus and close to many restaurants. Boards and sets provided, bring clocks. Please know how to set your clock and how to adjust time on the clock. Open to all players.           

Date: ONE DAY | Saturday, May 4, 2024

Location: Columbus-Grove City Elks, 2140 Sonora Drive, Grove City, OH 43123.
Format: 4 round Swiss. G/60 d5. US Chess rated. US Chess membership required.
Rounds: 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm/ASAP.  
Sections: Premier (1600+), Reserve (U1600/UNR).

 Prizes:  Based on points. 

• Premier (1600+):    4 - $200   3½ - $100   3 - $50   2½ - $25
• Reserve (U1600):   4 - $160   3½ -  $80    3 - $40   2½ - $20
• Once you finish your last game, you receive your prize. No waiting. No prize splitting.

 Entry:

• $40 Early by April 29, 2024 
• $45 Regular after. 
•  $50 At the Door. (cash or card ok, no checks).
• $15 play up fee for players under 1600 in the Premier section. Must be rated 1400+ to play in the Premier section.

 Registration: 

• Onsite registration 9am to 9:30am.
• Online registration closes at midnight the day before the tournament.
• One ½-point bye OK for any round, must be requested before round 2 parings are posted.
• Section placement based on live official USCF ratings.
• TD discretion to use US Chess online rating for pairing purposes preserve fairness.
• Accelerated pairings at TD discretion. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.
• Refund minus a $5 admin fee until the end of registration.
• Junior players must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
• US Chess rated event. US Chess membership required.
• Handicap Accessible.