1. Dates & Location
- Five Wednesdays in September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
- Location: Growth Chess Center 4506 Regent St Madison, WI 53705
2. Tournament Format:
- Tournament Format: Individual Swiss
- Two Sections: Open & Reserve (U1500), if there are less than 6 players in either sections will be combined. Prizes will still be separate.
- Total Rounds: 5 (1 round each Wednesday night)
- Round Times: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
- Time Control Open: G/60+30 (Game in 60 minutes with 30 second increment on each move)
3. Byes
- Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate that evening, but would like to stay in the tournament.
- A maximum of one half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
- Round 1-3 byes must be requested prior to the pairing of the round. Pairings usually are posted shortly after noon on Tuesday, the day before the round.
- Round 4 byes must be requested before start of Round 3. Round 4 bye is irrevocable to prevent possible prize-fund manipulations.
- Late registrations will receive a half-point bye for any missed round, up to a total one round.
4. Prizes -- $750 based on 20 paid entries. Prizes will increase proportionally after 20 entries.
- 1st place $200
- 2nd place $150
- 3rd place $100
- Reserve 1st Place $125
- Reserve 2nd Place $100
- Reserve 3rd Place $75
5. Registration for Both Sections -- Including Single Game Option!
Any questions? Email us info@growthchess.com
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