Hosted by First City Chess Club

US Chess Affiliate – Member ID: A9754602

 firstcitychess.com

 

ENTRY

FREE!!!

Capacity limited to 40 total participants.
Advance registration strongly encouraged.
Walk-ins accepted only if space remains.

Donations to help offset rating fees are appreciated but not required you can contact us for donation via our website or the paypal link below.

 

FORMAT

4-Round Swiss (No Eliminations)
Time Control: G/30 d10
(30 minutes per player with 10-second delay)

Two sections will run simultaneously.
Swiss pairings by score using standard pairing procedures.

Players must choose their section before Round 1 and may not switch sections once the tournament begins.

Tournament Director: Patrick Beaudry

 

♟ USCF RATED SECTION

• Current US Chess Federation membership required 
• Kansas residents must also be current KSCA members 
• All games submitted for rating
• Dual rated (Regular & Quick)
• US Chess rules apply

Important:
We cannot process USCF or KSCA memberships on-site.
Please verify membership before arrival.

All registered players must check in prior to Round 1.

 

♟ OPEN (NON-RATED) SECTION

• No memberships required
• Same format and schedule
• Ideal for new players

 

SCHEDULE

9:00 AM – Doors Open / Check-in
9:20 AM – Registration Closes (No Exceptions)

Round Times:
• Round 1 – 9:30 AM
• Round 2 – 11:00 AM
• Round 3 – 1:00 PM
• Round 4 – 2:45 PM

Awards approximately 4:15 PM
Hard stop 4:30 PM (Library closes at 5:00 PM)

 

FORT & FRONTIER TITLES

Rated Section

1st – The First City Cup
Title of Commander of the 64
Named Defender of the City

2nd – Colonel of the Files

3rd – Captain of the Diagonals

Under 1200 – Frontier Champion
(Based on April US Chess Regular rating)

One prize per player in the Rated Section.
Players eligible for multiple prizes will receive the highest prize earned.

 

Non-Rated-Open Section

Explorer of the 64
(Champion of the Open Section)

Standings determined by standard tiebreak methods.

 

TIEBREAKS (Rated Section)

1. Solkoff
2. Cumulative
3. Head-to-head (if applicable)

If two players remain tied for clear First Place:
A single unrated Armageddon playoff
(White 5 minutes, Black 4 minutes; Black has draw odds)

If three or more players remain tied, final standings determined by listed tiebreak order.

 

BYE POLICY

One half-point bye available if declared before the start of Round 2.
Forfeit time: 30 minutes after the start of each round.

Players who withdraw must notify the Tournament Director before the next round’s pairings.

 

EQUIPMENT

Please bring sets, boards, and clocks if you have them.
Delay-capable clocks preferred.
A limited number will be available.

 

ELECTRONICS POLICY

Electronic devices capable of communication or chess analysis (including mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, and similar devices) must be turned off and stored during play in the Rated Section, in accordance with US Chess rules.

If a device makes a sound or is used during a game, penalties may be applied at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

The Tournament Director may require inspection of electronic devices if a fair play concern arises.

If you have questions regarding electronic device policy, please contact the Tournament Director prior to the event.

 

REGISTER NOW
QUESTIONS?

Tournament Director: Patrick Beaudry
Patrick@firstcitychess.com
651-238-0707

 

Support First City Chess

Optional donations help fund rating fees, equipment, and future community events.

https://paypal.me/plbeaudry

 

Conduct Policy

All participants are expected to maintain respectful conduct and sportsmanship.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to address disruptive behavior.

 

If you are looking for a place to play Chess regularly in the Kansas City Area, check out the First City Chess Club https://firstcitychess.com. The club meets most Thursdays 

 

This event is hosted independently by First City Chess Club and is not sponsored by the Leavenworth Public Library.