2021 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM - SOUTH

February 27 - 28, 2021

6-Round Swiss System, Fixed Team, G/60 +10-second increment

This is a US Chess Online rated event played on ICC

US Chess Membership Required

ENTRY FEE (Early Rate Extended!)

$160 per Team, by midnight (Central), February 19

$180 per Team, after February 19

$50 Entry fee for players without a team.  If there are not enough individual players to form a team, entry fee will be refunded.  Refunds for teams and individuals who are placed on teams, are subject to a $5 per player fee.  No refunds after noon (Central Time), February 25.

No entries accepted after 12 noon (Central Time), February 25.

 

UPDATE!!

During the event, the links for Pairings and Standings are at http://www.dallaschess.com/2021USATS/2021USATSPairings.html

Live games can be seen at https://www.chessclub.com/grid/uscf7/games

FINAL STANDINGS AND DETERMINATION OF PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO FAIR PLAY REVIEWS.  THEREFORE, OFFICIAL STANDINGS AND PRIZE LIST MAY TAKE UP TO THREE WEEKS AFTER THE EVENT.

 

FORMAT

Fixed Roster 6SS; G/60 + 10-second increment.  No alternates.  Higher of Regular US Chess rating or Online US Chess rating used.  Games will be played on ICC and connection via Zoom video required.  Rating order of players in a team will determine board order.  In case two or more players in a team have the same rating, team will designate the board order for those players.  Once determined, that order remains for the entire event.  Unrated players may be assigned to play in any Board.  But, for team purposes, they will be assigned a rating as follows:  If team assigns unrated player to Board 1, players will be assigned a rating 50 points higher than player on Board 2.  If unrated player is assigned to Board 2 or 3, player will be assigned a rating right in the middle of the Board above and the Board below.  And, if unrated player is assigned to Board 4, player will be assigned a rating 50 points lower than player on Board 3.  Difference of rating between players on Board 3 and 4 must be less than 1000 points.  In case of team ties for any prize, U.S. Amateur Team Tie-Break System will be used.

 

TIE-BREAKS

TEAM TIE-BREAKS - U.S. Amateur Team (Fixed Roster) Tie Break

INDIVIDUAL BOARDS - Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, Opposition Cumulative Score

 

REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS WITHOUT A TEAM NOW AVAILABLE!

Individual players without a team can now register.  The organizer will put them on a team and notify the individuals as we get closer to the event.  

 

Unrated players who have a have a FIDE or CFC rating will be assigned a rating based in accordance with Section 2.7 of the US Chess Rating System.  

SCHEDULE (ALL ARE CENTRAL TIME!)

Saturday:  10:00AM - 1:15PM - 4:30PM

Sunday:  10:00AM - 1:15PM - 4:30PM

PRIZES

1st Place Team - Champion's Plaque and Commemorative Chess Clock, customized with team and players' names, for each member.  Team advances to National US Amateur Team Play Off.  Schedule to be determined.

2nd and 3rd Place Teams - Commemorative Clocks, customized with team and players' names and Commemorative Medal for each team member.

$50 US Chess Sales Gift Certificate + Commemorative Medal for each team member in the following:

Top U2000 Team

Top U1800 Team

Top U1600 Team

Top U1300 Team

Top U1100 Team

Top College Team

Top K-12 Team

Top Mixed Doubles Team (2 male, 2 female)

Top Senior Team (all members age 50 and over as of start of event)

Top All-Female Team

Top Military Team (All members active duty or retired)

Top Texas Chess Association Team (current TCA membership by all members required)

Top Individual Score for Each Board (1 - 4)

ONLINE FAIRPLAY POLICY

• By registering, all players agree not to use outside assistance or any kind.
• Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.
• All players must be in the tournament Zoom meeting using their player-facing webcam and using their real name while their games are in progress.
  • Players must always have the video enabled in the Zoom meeting while they are playing.
  • Players must agree to Zoom requests by tournament staff, including turning on audio, giving a scan of the area around player, adjusting the camera angle, etc.
• All games will be reviewed by ICC and tournament staff during and after the event.
• Players found or believed to be using outside assistance of any kind will:
  • Be removed from the tournament even if ICC does not close the player's account.
  • Cause their team to be removed from the tournament.
  • Not be eligible for prizes.
  • Not receive a refund for the entry fee.
  • Have the tournament results and standing adjusted, accordingly,
• All Fairplay adjustments made by tournament staff are final and are not appealable.