CHESS ZONE 2-DAY SUMMER CLASSIC G/90+10
Five rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $2200 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1900+): Open to USCF rated 1900 and above. 1st — $800 2nd — $200 Top Under 2100 — $70
AMATEUR (U1900): Open to USCF rated between 1500 and 1899. 1st — $400 2nd — $100 Top Under 1500 — $70
RESERVE (U1500): Open to USCF rated under 1500 and unrated. 1st — $200 2nd — $70 Top U1000/Unrated — $70

One “”special”” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $70.

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes.
Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.
Prizes based on 60 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/90; inc. 10; USCF rated
Entry Fee:
Members: $65 if pre-registered by 5/8, $70 by 5/20, $80 by 6/6, $90 on-site.
Non-Members: $72 if pre-registered by 5/8, $77 by 5/20, $87 by 6/6, $99 on-site.
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 60 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Saturday 10:00 am, 2:00 pm,6:00 pm; Sunday 10 AM, 2 PM.

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Players– please use the offical tournament link (above) to verify your section and bye requests.  If within 100 points of a section, players will be not play up unless notified before tournament starts. Contact info@chess.zone for corrections or requests.

CHESS ZONE JUNE MELEE G/30+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place – $200; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1800 – $35;
RESERVE: U1600: Open to players rated under 1600. 1st Place – $125; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1200/Unrated- $35;

Live US Chess regular ratings used for section, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/30; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee:
Members: $33 by 6/10; $43 by 6/13; $48 at the site;
Non-members: $40 by 6/10; $50 by 13; $55 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12
Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS:
U1200: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199.
U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated.

PRIZES: Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy.

Time Control: G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee:
Members: $38 if pre-registered by 6/10; $43 by 6/14; $48 on-site.
Non-Members: $45 if pre-registered by 6/10; $50 by 6/14; $55 on-site.
The field is limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule: All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up

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CHESS ZONE JUNE ACTION G/60+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st — $500 2nd — $100 Top Under 1900 — $50
AMATEUR (U1800): Open to USCF rated between 1400 and 1799. 1st — $200 2nd — $100 Top Under 1500 — $50
RESERVE (U1400): Open to USCF rated under 1400 and unrated. 1st — $100 2nd — $50 Top U1000/Unrated — $50

One “”special”” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50.

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated).
Entry Fee:
Members: $48 if pre-registered by 6/17, $58 by 6/20, $63 on-site.
Non-Members: $55 if pre-registered by 6/17, $65 by 6/20, $70 on-site.
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE JULY RAPID
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40;
Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 – $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 – $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 – $25; U1000: $25

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated.
Entry Fee:
Members: $23 by 7/8; $28 by 7/12 $33 at the site;
Non-Members: $30 by 7/8; $35 by 7/12; $40 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before start of round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE JULY BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP
Five double rounds (10 total games; play each opponent twice as white and black), Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40
Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 – $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 – $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 – $25; U1000: $25

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fees:
Members: $23 by 7/8; $28 by 7/12; $33 at the site;
Non-Members: $30 by 7/8; $35 by 7/12; $40 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 2:00 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must please check in by 2:45 pm.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 3:00 PM; rounds 2-5 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 5:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 2 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE JULY ACTION G/60+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st — $500 2nd — $100 Top Under 1900 — $50
AMATEUR (U1800): Open to USCF rated between 1400 and 1799. 1st — $200 2nd — $100 Top Under 1500 — $50
RESERVE (U1400): Open to USCF rated under 1400 and unrated. 1st — $100 2nd — $50 Top U1000/Unrated — $50

One “”special”” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50.

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated).
Entry Fee:
Members: $48 if pre-registered by 7/15, $58 by 7/19, $63 on-site.
Non-Members: $55 if pre-registered by 7/15, $65 by 7/19, $70 on-site.
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE JULY MELEE G/30+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place – $200; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1800 – $35;
RESERVE: U1600: Open to players rated under 1600. 1st Place – $125; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1200/Unrated- $35;

Live US Chess regular ratings used for section, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/30; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee:
Members: $33 by 7/21; $43 by 7/25; $48 at the site;
Non-members: $40 by 7/21; $50 by 7/25; $55 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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CHESS ZONE JULY RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12
Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS:
1300+: Open to scholastic players rated 1300 and up.
U1300: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1299.
U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated.

PRIZES: Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy.

Time Control: G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee:
Members: $38 if pre-registered by7/22; $43 by 7/26; $48 on-site.
Non-Members: $45 if pre-registered by 7/22; $50 by 7/26; $55 on-site.
The field is limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule: All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up

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