Chess Wars© 27 (Resurgence)
Event
- When:
- Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Where:
- Chicago,
- Categories:
- Open Tournaments , Scholastic Tournaments
Description
Where: The Chicago Chess Center, 47 W. Polk St., Chicago Il.
Divisions: U-1200, U-1600, U-1800, U-2000 This event is for U-2000 Only.
Prizes and Amenities:
A. Trophies for 1-3rd place all sections.
B. Snacks and Refreshments will be provided during the event.
C. An “Open Lunch” will be included in your entry fee.
D. First place in each section will receive $100.00.
E. The first-place winner in each section will advance to the “Grand Championship” rounds!
Time Limit: All games will be 25+5.
Preliminary game times: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12:00p, 1:30p.
Preliminary awards ceremony: Approximately 3:15p.
Grand Championship rounds: 4:00p and 5:30p.
Final awards ceremony: 7-7:15p.
Grand Championship Structure: The U-1200 and U-1600 winners and the U-1800 and the U-2000 winners will face each other in the Semi Finals. Each of these winners receive $250.00 and the others will retain their $100.00 prize. Then, the 2 winners will play in the Finals. The Grand Champion will receive $500.00 and the Runner Up will retain their $250.00 prize.
Note: The Organizer and TD reserve the right to make changes depending on a variety of unanticipated circumstances. However, any player can request and receive a full refund before the start of the 1st round.
Prize Fund: $950.00 b/40 or more players. 50% of funds are $ G (Guaranteed).
All winners will receive their payments at the conclusion of the tournament by cash or check.
Player Capacity: To help ensure a comfortable environment- based on the extra space required for the food and snacks, a maximum of 60 players will be allowed to register for this tournament.
Bye Requests: 1 or 2 (½ pt.) byes will be allowed.
Chess Wars is copywritten and we believe that this is the first Chess tournament in the US or perhaps the world that has ever produced a format like this. Please feel free to do research and let us know if we are incorrect.
Entry Fee: $50.00 until April 21st. $60.00 from April 22nd until April 28th.
Register online here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/CW27
Tournament day registration: $75.00 8- 8:30 am only by check or cash only. No USCF renewal or membership assistance will be available- in order to keep things moving in a timely manner.
Information: Dr. Orlan Smith, PhD (Retired) 708-333-4298, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
