5th annual Bienville Chess Classic - April 2026
April 18, 2026
Location: Roosevelt State Park, Alfreda-Harris Lodge, 2149 MS Highway 13, Morton; Exit 77 on Interstate 20 - east of Jackson
Individuals - 4 rounds – Swiss System (no elimination) – Game control: 45+3
ACTIVE U.S. Chess Federation membership ID# and notation is REQUIRED
To join the U.S. Chess Federation, visit new.uschess.org
ALL RATED SECTIONS - Open - U1200 - U800 - U400
Players register for the section appropriate for their rating or play up to a higher section.
- Open prizes include cash - $200 and plaque for 1st, $100 and medal for 2nd; $50 and medal for 3rd
- U1200 prizes include cash $50 and trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and 3rd
- U800 prizes include cash $50 and trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and 3rd
- U400 prizes include cash $50 and trophy for 1st and medals for 2nd and 3rd
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Discount: $35 per player
Discount expires at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Regular rate: $40 per player begins at midnight
Late and Onsite Registration: $45 per player begins 6 p.m. Friday, April 17; No registrations accepted after 9 a.m. April 18
** King Registration utilizes PayPal, Venmo, and credit/debit card payment methods. King Registration is preferred, but if different payment method is needed, please contact tournament director via email at scottcountychessclub@gmail.com.
Registration and Check-in 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.
*The $2 park entry fee is waived. Tell the gatekeeper at the entrance that you are there for chess tournament.
All players must arrive by 9 a.m. so tournament can start on time.
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 stay if possible)
- Automatic byes = 1.0
- Requested byes = 0.5 (make requests before start of round)
- Players who have byes in the same round may request to play extra rated game.
Tiebreakers Ties will be settled by SwissSys computer program. Cash prizes will be split per USCF rules. Computer tiebreakers will determine trophy and medal recipients.
Important Notes
- Registered players will receive a pre-event email on Wednesday or Thursday prior to tournament including important last minute details. This briefing will be posted online for players registering after the briefing goes out.
- Everyone is encouraged to bring chairs for lounging between rounds, lobby seating is limited; an outdoor patio is available.
- Food options available on site; local restaurants are available.
- Skittles rooms will be available.
- No electronic scoresheets allowed during the games. Players must use handwritten scoresheets they bring with them or ones provided by the tournament.
- Requests for change of section must be received by 6 p.m. Friday, April 17.
More information is available on our website scottcountychessclub.org
Send questions or requests via email to scottcountychessclub@gmail.com
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