Spring Tournament Formats

USCF membership required- see www.uschess.org. 

Silver City Public Library 

515 W College Ave

Please pre-register by contacting Rick by phone or email

Registration: 10:00-10:15 AM

Entry fee: $10 per tournament

Games begin at 10:20

Saturday, February 8: Open, Swiss System. 3 Rounds. G/30, d/3. All players in one group. First and second place prizes based on entries. May split into two groups depending on entries. 

Round times: 10:20; 11:30; 12:40

Saturday, March 14: Quads, Round Robin. G/30, d/3. Players put into groups of four based on ratings. First place prize: $30 per quad.  Round times: 10:20; 11:30; 12:40

Saturday, April 4: Match play. G/45, d/5. Play 2 games (one as white, one as black), against the player closest in rating to yours. Prize: $15 each pairing. Round times: 10:20; 12:00

Saturday, May 9: Quick games. Open, Swiss System. 6 rounds, G/15, d/2. All players in one group. First and second place prizes based on entries. May split into two sections depending on entries. One round bye available if requested before the first round.

Round times: 10:20; 10:55; 11:30; 12:05, 12:40, 1:15. 

Note: Game formats subject to change based on entries

Info: Rick Lass; 505-920-0540; ricklassnewmexico@gmail.com

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