May Rising Star FIDE Blitz
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Location:
Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
Format: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round)
Time Control: G/3;+2
One Section: Open (open to players of all ratings)
Important:
• USCF and FIDE rated.
• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)
• FIDE ID required. FIDE IDs are free. USA-based players can request one here: FIDE ID Request Form
or may be requested on site.
• May 2024 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes.
Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
• Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.
Prizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 20 entries):
1st: $100
2nd: $65
3rd: $35
1st U2000: $50
1st U1400: $30
1st U800: $20
Entry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site
Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Blitz Registration
Early online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed, May 22.
Late online registration until 11:59 pm MST, Fri, May 24.
On-site registration is 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sat, May 25
A maximum of two half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
immediately before the start of Round 2. Half-point byes for Rds 3 thru 5 must be requested
before the start of Round 3 and may not be revoked after Round 3 starts.
Schedule: Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm or at the conclusion of Round 2 of the Rising Star FIDE Classic tournament whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible.
Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.
Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; Email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com