APRIL FIDE WEEKEND CHESS TOURNAMENT

Location:
Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd
Irvine, CA


REGISTRATION

Main Event
Blitz Event – FIDE Blitz (Saturday)
Blitz Event – FIDE Blitz (Sunday)

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 


TIME CONTROL

G/60 + 30 SECOND INCREMENT


TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday – April 11

Round 1 – 10:00 AM
Round 2 – 1:30 PM
Round 3 – 5:00 PM

FIDE BLITZ TOURNAMENT – 8:00 PM


Sunday – April 12

Round 4 – 10:00 AM
Round 5 – 1:30 PM
Round 6 – 5:00 PM

FIDE BLITZ TOURNAMENT – 8:00 PM


SPECIAL PRIZE

3 CHESS.COM DIAMOND MEMBERSHPS

Awarded to the TOP 3 BEST Classical GAMES played during the tournament.(email me before Monday)  


SECTIONS & ENTRY FEES

TOP SECTION (1800+)

Max Rating: 2400 FIDE

Players 1700–1799 may play up for $50
Rated: FIDE & USCF

Entry Fee Deadlines

$100 – Until March 22
$120 – Until March 29
$130 – After March 29

Prizes

1st – $350
2nd – $200
3rd – $130


UNDER 1800 (USCF 1400–1799)

Players 1300–1399 may play up for $50
Rated: FIDE & USCF

Entry Fee Deadlines

$100 – Until March 22
$120 – Until March 29
$130 – After March 29

Prizes

1st – $300
2nd – $150
3rd – $130


UNDER 1400 (UNRATED – 1399)

Rated: USCF

Entry Fee Deadlines

$100 – Until March 22
$120 – Until March 29
$130 – After March 29

Prizes

1st – $250
2nd – $150
3rd – $130


TOURNAMENT RULES

3 HALF-POINT BYES ALLOWED
Last round bye must be requested BEFORE ROUND 3

Refunds: Entry fee minus $30
Default Time: 1 hour (player removed if no move made)
Equipment: Bring your own board & clock
Membership: Current USCF membership required


HOTEL & PARKING

Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Parking: $18
(No in-and-out privileges)


CONTACT

Jake Nemeth
Phone: 949-554-4539
Email: judgementdaystaff@gmail.com