Downriver Chess will host the first ever rated chess tournament on an Amtrak line. All players must purchase a ticket on www.amtrak.com for a 5:31 PM New Orleans departure on 8/22 and a 4:30 PM Mobile departure on 8/23. Notice that this requires an overnight stay in Mobile on Friday, August 22.

Format: Seven round, round-robin, G/5;d0, FIDE blitz-rated tournament. Invite only.

Date: 8/22-23/25, first round pairs at Cafe Car opening announcement. Round four begins on Saturday.

Venue: The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service; NOL-MOE/MOE-NOL

Entry Fee: $1 payable on site.

Prize fund: N/A

Eligibility: All players must have a USCF and FIDE ID. If you do not have a FIDE ID, Andrew will acquire one for you.

Capacity: Capacity restricted to first 8 registrants. 

Invitation requirement: All players must be personally invited by Andrew Squitiro.