Maryland Chess Association

New Year's Eve Action

Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles

22700 Holiday Park Drive, Sterling, VA 20166

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) at 4 pm

Tournament Information:

• Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7397
• 4 round Swiss tournament.
• US Chess regular and quick rated. Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay.
• Wednesday, December 31, 4 pm to approximately 9 pm. (First round starts at 4, subsequent rounds occur ASAP.)
• Entry fee: $30 on or before 12/27, $35 on or before 12/30, $40 on 12/31 (on-site registration is allowed, registration for round one closes at 3:45 pm). Free entry to players over 2200 ($30 entry deducted from prizes--please email to register).
• Two Sections: Open (minimum 1300 rating to play) and Under 1500.
• Note: In order to play in the open section, players must have a US Chess rating of at least 1300. Players rated between 1300 and 1499 can play in either section. Players under 1300 should play in the Under 1500 section. A player can still join the open section if their unpublished (live) rating is over 1300, even if their monthly rating isn't 1300 yet. The tournament director may decide to have a lower rated player join the open section to maintain an even number of players in the section. The tournament director has the option to use a provisionally-rated player's live rating (regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the player's official rating) for pairings purposes and section eligibility.
• PRIZES: $100 for 1st in Open; $50 for 1st in U1500.
• Up to two half-point byes are allowed. Half-point byes can be requested for any round. The deadline to request a half-point bye is prior to the start of round 3.
• We will have enough chess sets for all players, but clocks will not be provided for everyone. If you have a clock, please bring one.
• This tournament is open to everyone (adults and children of any skill level).
• There is plenty of free parking at the playing venue.
• For questions, please email us at Click here to show mail address

How to Register

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7397