Game Details (minimum 6 players)

Session 1: 3 rounds G/30; +2 Swiss

Vote for Session 2 & 3 format when u register online.

• G/5 double Round Robin

• 8 round G/10 Swiss

• 6 round G/15 Swiss

• G/3;+2 double RR

Session 1 Time: 10AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2 Time: 1PM - 4PM

Session 3 Time: 4PM

4 Sections: based on 32 entries

• TOP: Above > 1800

• U1800: USCF < 1800

• U1500: USCF < 1500

• U1000: Unrated and < 1000

• see Rules 2022

players will be formed into sections. Sections formed based on ratings and may be adjusted by TD. Minimum 6 players.

Entries: Onsite registration starts at 9 AM. All players must be active members of USCF (rated tournament). 

Byes: Player can take 1 bye (1/2 point). All bye requests before RD 1 pairing ONLY. EF to be paid before RD 1. 

Late Entries: On site entry after 9 AM till 10 AM subject to 1st round bye (½ point bye). 1st round games start at 10 AM.

Venue: Chess Carolinas

6408 Brookstone Ln, Fayetteville NC 28314

Free parking

Quick + Blitz Tournament Notes:

Players to bring their boards and clocks

Notation not needed for Quick and Blitz games

USCF rules will apply   

Individual EF (by Friday):

• CC members - $15

• Players - $25

On-site EF:

$30

Payment options:

• Online payment by Zelle@470-422-2360

• Online payment by CashApp/$arramreddy

• online payment by Venmo/$arramreddy

Individual Prizes:

1. Section Prizes with >= 10 players:

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes

2. Section Prizes with < 10 players:

1st, and 2nd only

3. Section Prizes with < 6 players:

1st only

CC membership:

• $25 per year

• Clear Winner Prize (min 6 players): 8-0 player in section will get reduced entry (Clear Winner Trophy/medal worth $10) to next FAYCO tournament.