July Rising Star FIDE Rapid

Saturday, July 13th, 2024

Location:

Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

Format: 4-round Swiss tournament

Time Control: G/50;+5

Six Sections:
     Open (2000 and Up) FIDE Rated
     Class A (1800-1999) FIDE Rated
     Class B (1600-1799) FIDE Rated
     Class C (1400-1599) FIDE Rated
     Class D (1200-1399) FIDE Rated
     U1200 (100-1199)
     Players within 100 points of rating floor of a higher section may play up for an additional $5.

Important:
     • All sections USCF dual-rated.
     • Open, Class A, Class B, Class C & Class D sections will be FIDE Rapid rated.
     • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed on site)
     • FIDE ID required (may be requested here: FIDE ID Request or on site.)
     • July 2024 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility.
       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.
     • A maximum of two half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
       30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-2. Half-point byes for rounds 3-4 must be requested
       before the start of round 2 and may not be revoked after round 2 starts.
     • Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.

Prizes: $900 Prize Fund (based on 80 entries):
       Open:     1st -- $120, 2nd -- $90, 3rd -- $60, 1st U2200: $30
       Class A: 1st -- $90, 2nd -- $60, 3rd -- $45
       Class B: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
       Class C: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
       Class D: 1st -- $60, 2nd -- $45, 3rd -- $30
       U1200:   Trophies for top 3, and 1st U800

Schedule: Round times: Rd 1: 9:00 am, Rd 2: 11:15 am, Rd 3: 1:30 pm, Rd 4: 3:45 pm

Entry Fees: $30 on or before Wed, July 10th; $35 on or before Fri, July 12th, $40 on-site Sat, July 13th.

Re-entry: Players may re-enter after 1st or 2nd round with half-point byes for previous rounds.
                 Re-entry fees: $5 after round 1, $10 after round 2.

Online Registration: Rising Star FIDE Rapid Registration
Early online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST July 10th.
Late online registration is available until 11:59 pm MST July 12th.
On-site registration is until 8:30 am on July 13th.
Late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any rounds that are missed.

Hotel: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210

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