Hampton Roads Chess Association
and
Slover Library
present the
Slover May Matchup Chess Tournament
Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Slover Library
235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Join us for a scholastic chess tournament being held at Slover Library in Norfolk, Virginia to close out the school year! This tournament is open to youth in grades Pre-K through 12th grade and has sections appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Format: This is a Swiss tournament of 4 or 5 rounds depending on number of entries. It is not an elimination event. You will play all rounds unless you request or are assigned a bye for a round. The time control for all games is G/30; d5 -- each player has 30 minutes to complete all their moves, and if you make a move in 5 seconds or less, no time is deducted from your clock. If you are new to chess tournaments, be prepared for an all-day event. Note this time control is 10 minutes faster than previous Slover events.
Available sections and prizes are:
Junior Rookie: For players in Pre-K through 5th grade with little to no tournament experience. US Chess membership is not required. Trophies to the top 5 individual players, class trophies to top 3 individual players in grades Pre-K through 3rd and top player in grades Pre-K through 1st. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
Senior Rookie: For players in 6th-12th grade with little to no tournament experience. US Chess membership is not required. Trophies to the top 5 individual players. Based on entries, trophies may also be awarded to top 3 middle school players if a significant number of high school players enter. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores. Possible separate team trophies for middle school and high school based on entries.
Novice (U500): For players in grades Pre-K through 12th grade with US Chess membership, unrated or rated Under 500 regular over-the-board rating on the March 2023 supplement. This is a rated section. Trophies to the top 5 individual players, Top U300, and Top Unrated. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
Open: For players in grades Pre-K through 12th grade with US Chess membership of any rating. Unrated players are allowed, and playing up is allowed. This is a rated section. Trophies to the top 5 individual players and Top U700. Possible additional "under" trophies based on entries. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
In all sections, players with an even score or better, but below trophy standings, receive a medal. All other participants receive a ribbon.
Parking: The adjacent Main Street Garage has a daily maximum of $13. The MacArthur Center garage across the street (about a block or so walk) has a daily maximum of only a dollar!!! Once in the library, signs will be posted to direct you to the playing area.
Schedule: Registration is likely to max out and be closed prior to the day of the event. We will announce if we are taking walk-ups. If you register and pay in advance, you do not need to check in. You will be paired for the first round. If you do not show up and forfeit the first round, you will be withdrawn. We will be on site around 8:00 AM if you want to arrive early to settle in. The first round begins at 9:30 am. Because skittles (waiting) space is limited and we encourage families to spread out throughout the library and explore the downtown area time permitting, round times for this event are set so you know when to return to the playing hall -- 9:30, 10:50, (lunch break), 12:30, 1:50, 3:10 (as necessary). Awards ceremony will immediately follow the completion of the final round. The library closes at 5 PM.
Food: There are numerous restaurants available in walking distance. We will take a short lunch break to allow all players to eat. Food is allowed in the library, but only on the lower level where we will be playing.
Entry Fee: The cost of this event is $25. The deadline to enter at these rates is midnight on Thursday, May 25th. Online entries on Friday the 26th or on site (if available) are $5 more.
Questions: Associate National Tournament Director Tina Schweiss, cschweiss2@gmail.com, 757-535-3880.