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Illinois Chess Vets Sunday Tourneys

Event

When:
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Where:
Chicago, IL
Category:
Open Tournaments

Description

A USCF affiliate # A6041473 Event
USCF crosstables

You do not have to be a VFW member or veteran to enter event.

VFW Post 8821
5104 S. Archer, Chicago IL 60632
3 blocks west from Pulaski Orange line stop.

Pre register: Link for events on home page www.ilchessvets.org. We HIGHLY recommend that you RSVP. We have a donated and VERY small space that can be revoked at the last minute and the most efficient way we have to contact interested players is through free registration. Cancel at any time. No account creation is necessary.

Entry Fee:

  • USCF rated - $5. $1 discount available for Veterans, Dependants, ROTC  and Boy Scouts.
  • Dependents = Veteran’s spouse and/or children/grandchildren under 18.
  • VFW Post 8821 members – Free

Registration: 1:00pm - 1:15pm.

How we pair time control groups:
Swiss. Rounds ASAP.  Requested  byes are available for 1st round only except G/90 d5. We pair sections with the closest USCF ratings. We then utilize advanced pairings (closest pairings play) the 1st round, due to the limited amount of rounds played.  

Must be a current USCF member to play in rated sections. Bring Clocks, Sets and USCF membership card, if applicable. Pairings at the discretion of the TD.

USCF Rnd(s) TC Min players
per section
Max players
per section
Logging Reqd? Notes

Reg

1

G/90 d5

2
2

Yes

Reg Rated 

Dual

2

G/45 d5

4
7

Yes

Dual = Quick + Reg rated

 

Prizes: 1st Place per rated paid section – $5 (No cash value) ICV entry fee certificate. Standard USCF tie break applied to all sections. It is the responsibility of the player to receive prizes won prior to leaving. Certificates are transferable and can be used in conjunction for entry into any ICV event, to include cash prize tournaments.

 


Venue

Location:
VFW Post 8821
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Country:
United States