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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