Goldforker, are you the man?
The man with the Knightest touch?
A sneaky touch
Such a cold forker
Checks all over when you enter a web of danger
Don't fall for it
Registration Fee: $25-$30
09/12/2026
Address:523 Sarah Lane
Haysville, KS 67060
Swiss Format (4 Rounds) Time Control: G/45 + 15inc (This means each player starts with 45 minutes on their clock and gains 15 seconds at the end of each move)
Building opens at 08:00
Registration ends: 9:15
Round 1: 9:30
Round 2: 11:45
(Some extra time for lunch)
Round 3: 2:15
Round 4: 4:30
You may request a 1/2 point bye for round 1 OR round 2 Additionally you may request a 0 point bye for round 1 or 2 if you already requested a 1/2 point by for the other. Rounds 3 and 4 will not allow byes unless a forced bye happens via odd number of players.
If a bye is appointed to you via odd number of players then you will receive a full point for that round no matter what. You will have the option to play a rated game with the tournament director. Regardless of the outcome this game would not affect your standings whatsoever in the tournament only your USCF rating.
Please note that while accelerated pairings are not planned the TD may decide to use accelerated pairings if it is deemed necessary.
$15 per registered player = Prize fund.
Cash Prize Fund per registered players:
10 - $150 1st Place - $60
15 - $225 1st Place - $90
20 - $300 1st Place - $120
25 - $375 1st Place - $150
30 - $450 1st Place - $180
35 - $525 1st Place - $210
40 - $600 1st Place - $240
50 - $750 1st Place - $300
Please note that due to the registration list being public we will not do a full refund at any time. You may request a partial refund of UP TO 50% so we can maintain the prize fund people expect after seeing the amount of registered players.
1st Place 40% * Prize Fund
2nd Place 30% * Prize Fund
3rd Place 20% * Prize Fund
Biggest Upset 10% * Prize Fund
Please note that unrated players are NOT eligible for biggest upset prize and any draw will be calculated at 1/2 point upset as per USCF rules.
Example: a 1000 rated player drawing a 2000 rated player would be a 500 point upset. A 1500 rated player BEATING a 2000 would be the same 500 point upset. If somehow there is a tie for biggest upset the prize for that will be split evenly. So a 1600 BEATING a 2000 would be less of an upset as a 1000 drawing a 2000.
Equipment: Players should bring their own boards pieces and clocks. The TD only has a small limited amount of boards and clocks that can be loaned out. Make sure the time on the clock is set to 45 minutes plus 15 seconds increment.(Increment and delay are NOT the same thing and are NOT interchangeable)
If you have any questions please Email Austin at FromRooksWithLove@aol.com or text him at (316) 372-4515
A fountain pen will be available to BORROW for free or a nicer pen you can keep forever and ever will be available for purchase. An estimated 50 BILLION plastic ballpoint pens are thrown away every year. Let's not be part of the problem <3
Once the tournament starts, pairings and standings will be updated live during the tournament on Chess Manager with the link below: https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/6452938956472320
Austin Gilson &
Matthew Moors