^{May 24th  SUNDAY SWISS} 

^{Because not everyone wants to play in a Hotel 3-Day Tournament.}

^{USCF RATED Open, U1600}

^{USCF/RATED - UNRATEDS WELCOME BUT YOU MUST BE A USCF MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. Ratings based on Last month's supplement USCF classical.}

WHEN   MAY 24th  at 12 PM

WHERE Houston Chess Studio, 250 Patton St. Suite H, Houston TX 77009

FORMAT  3 Round Swiss G/60,d5 Rounds at 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM or ASAP

SECTIONS  Open, U1600

ENTRY FEE   Poison Pawn members $25 anytime.  Non-members entry is $35 anytime. 

MEMBERS CONTACT EDGAR FOR COUPON.

PRIZES   $$ FOR 1ST, 2ND , 60/40 for Open/U1600. Both sections vary based on number of entries (25% for Members and 15% for Non-Members) All prizes paid via PayPal.   Draws before 30 moves disqualifies you from winning any prizes.

CANCELLATION   You may cancel up to 72 hours before the beginning of round 1 and get a refund of what you paid minus $15, or you may apply the entire amount towards a future entry fee if used within 30-days of event.

BYES One 0 point bye available, must be declared before the beginning of round 1.  No last round byes except for zero-point byes.

HOTEL INFO  Holiday Inn Express, 3401 N. Main St., is less than a mile from The Studio. Phone 832-834-6197 and ask for The Houston Chess Studio discount.  If booking online use code ALDR9.  Also within a mile is the Heights House Hotel, an America’s Best Value Motel, and a Luxury Inn Motel.  Google them for info.

THE HOUSTON CHESS STUDIO  Houston’s only venue dedicated solely to chess, provides a quality chess playing experience for players of all levels, and their parents and spectators. Centrally and conveniently located at 250 Patton St., Suite H, Houston TX 77009.  Just inside North Loop 610 and just 2 blocks off North I-45.  There are 3 restaurants in the same strip center as The Studio: The Red Hot Noodle (Asian), Subway, and Patron Pizza.  Several others are within walking distance.  Always Plenty of FREE parking.

SCANNING  All players are subject to being scanned (“wanded”) in order to help prevent cheating. Players with phones on their persons during games will be subject to forfeiture of games.

UPCOMING EVENTS  https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/poisonpawns

QUESTIONS?  Contact Edgar at poisonpawnschessclub@gmail.com or call 281-844-4139.