SACA January Swiss
SUNDAY, January 22, 2022
Tucson Woman’s Club
Open to all ages and skill levels
LOCATION:
Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ 85712.
SPECIAL RATE:
Sonesta ES Suites, 6477 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710. (520) 721-0991.
$99/night, Studio Suite – King. 1/20 & 1/21. Book by 12/30: Booking link or copy/paste:
If booking for more than 2 guests, choose 2 guests at booking and then note the number of adults and children in the notes/comments. All studio suites have one king bed and one pull out sleeper sofa.
DESCRIPTION:
4-round Swiss tournament in 4 sections (Championship, U1600, U1200, and Scholastic (K-6 U1000). Ratings based on January Supplement. Unrated players must register for the Championship section. Unrated scholastic (K-6) players may register for the Championship or Scholastic section. Tournament is open to all ages and skill levels. Sections may be combined.
TIME CONTROL:
Time control: G/45;d5.
REGISTRATION:
US Chess membership is required for all sections. Annual membership is available on uschess.org. If you have not joined US Chess or renewed your membership by January 22, please renew onsite through SACA before the 1st round. Players that cannot show proof of paid membership before the 1st round will not be paired.
Registration is online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SACAJanSwiss
Online registration closes Saturday, 1/21 at 7 pm.
Onsite registration: Sunday 8 am – 8:30 am. Registrations after 8:30 am may receive a ½ point bye for round 1 and be paired for round 2.
There will be a $5 processing fee for any refunds (must be requested before 8 pm Saturday, 1/21).
ENTRY FEES:
Open, U1600, U1200: $30 if received by Thur 1/11. $35 if after 1/11; or $40 at the site. Scholastic (K6 U1000) Entry: $15 if received by Thur 1/11. $20 if after 1/11; or $25 at the site.
Play up fee: $10. You may play up one section only.
SCHEDULE:
9am, 11am, 12:45pm, 2:30pm.
Please arrive by 8:45 am for pairings and announcements. There is no tournament check-in.
Byes: ½ point byes are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two.
PRIZES:
Prizes based on 16 entries (per section). 75% guaranteed.
Championship Section: 1st; $120; 2nd: $80; 3rd: $50; 4th: $30; Best Under 1700, $50;
Under 1600: 1st; $100; 2nd: $70; 3rd: $40; Best Under 1300, $30; Top K8 $30
Under 1200: 1st; $80; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $35; Best Under 800, $30;
Scholastic (K6 U1000): Trophies to 1st-4th
Participation medal for all.
Unrated players are not eligible for under prizes.
EQUIPMENT:
Boards & sets provided. Players are responsible for scoresheets, pencils/pens, bringing/setting their own clocks.
OTHER EVENTS:
Blitz: Friday, 1/20: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/janblitz2023
2023 State Grades Championships, 1/21: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2023stategrades
See kingregistration.com for details.
CONTACT:
Michelle Martinez, (520) 615-1308 (text); sazchess.org; information@sazchess.org
Note: If you have an online rating that you would like to use in place of your US Chess rating for pairing purposes, please email information@sazchess.org with: name, US Chess ID, online username, and online platform and our chief TD will review the information.