Welcome back to over-the-board play with Hampton Roads Chess Club! We kick off the 2020-2021 season with a three week fast Swiss, two rounds per week. The time control is G/30; d5.
A single half-point bye allowed and must be reserved prior to round 3. Byes in 4-6 are non-revocable. Late entries weeks 2 or 3 will receive one half-point bye. If you check more than one bye request on this form because you will mess a week, we will assign one game a half point and the other a zero point bye.
Entry fee is $11, which includes a registration fee for this system. On site entries (if space is available at all) will pay $15, so please register in advance.
PRIZE MONEY BASED ON ENTRIES.
Current HRCA membership ($10/annual) is required. Contact cschweiss2@gmail.com if you are not sure of your membership status, and we will get you joined or renewed before the event if necessary.
Current US Chess membership is required (cost varies based on age). Affiliates are currently unable to batch process memberships. You must join or renew at https://new.uschess.org/become-member prior to the event. You must have a current US Chess membership to even complete this entry form.
Walk-ups are not guaranteed if the event has hit capacity based on COVID restrictions. You are strongly urged to register and pay in advance.
Strict COVID protocols are in effect. See https://hrchessclub.org/the-hampton-roads-chess-club-hrcc/. Read the protocols in their entirety and bring a signed copy of the waiver/acknowledgement on the first night (form is good for six months). If you cannot abide by these protocols, do not register. There is zero tolerance for violations. You can also read the health screening questions on the website. Do the right thing and don't come if you can answer yes to any of those questions.
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