Roosevelt State Park, Alfreda-Harris Lodge

2149 MS Highway 13, Morton

Exit 77 on Interstate 20 - east of Jackson

4 rounds – Swiss System (no elimination) – Game control: 45+5

RATED Sections

(ACTIVE U.S. Chess Federation membership ID# and notation is REQUIRED for the 3 rated sections)

Open (Cash - $200 and plaque for 1st, $100 and medal for 2nd; $50 and medal for 3rd)

U1200 (Trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and\ 3rd)

U800 (Trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and\ 3rd)

U400 (Trophies for 1st through 3rd) ** This is a new section just added.

To join the U.S. Chess Federation, visit new.uschess.org 

 

$40 per player

If different payment method is preferred, please contact tournament director via email.

 

Registration and Check-in    8 a.m. until 9 a.m. (no registrations accepted after 9 a.m.)

Welcome and Briefing of Rules   9:15 a.m.

Round 1 – 9:30 a.m.

Round 2 – 11:30 a.m.

Round 3 - 2 p.m.

Round 4 - 3:30 p.m.

Awards – To be presented after final round (Please try to plan to stay for awards if possible)

Other special prizes will be awarded

*Byes due to inability to pair = 1.0      *Requested byes = 0.5

(No requested byes in Round 4; please make requests before start of desired round)

Tiebreaker information will be provided at the tournament.

Players and accompanying family/coaches, etc. are encouraged to bring chairs for lounging; an outdoor patio will be available.

Concession food options will be available on site.

Extra rated games are also available when requested.

Roosevelt State Park enforces a daily admission fee for persons entering the park and this will apply to those attending our tournament. The fee is $2 per person. Children 5 and under are allowed free of charge.
Upon first entry, visitors will be given a hang tag to place on your rear view mirror. This will allow re-entry during the same day.
Please drive slowly to allow park staff to see hang tag when approaching gatehouse.
 

*Skittles rooms will be available.

More information is available on our website    scottcountychessclub.org 

If other payment options are needed, or send questions or requests via email to scottcountychessclub@gmail.com