FAYCO 31 on Feb 12: OTB - 4 rounds G/40;d3
MASK Compulsory
Game Details
Date: 2/12 Saturday
Session 1 - format: 4 rounds Swiss G/40; d3
Session 1 - Round Times:
10 - 11:30 - 1:20 - 3
Session 2 - format: G5;d0 double RR Blitz starts 4:30
4 Sections: based on 48 entries
TOP: Above > 1800
U1800: USCF < 1800
U1500: USCF < 1500
U1000: Unrated and < 1000
Players to register in correct section or higher NOT lower. Sections formed based on ratings and may be adjusted by TD. Minimum 10 players in each section.
Entries: Onsite registration starts at 9. All players must be active members of USCF (rated tournament). USCF membership can be taken here.
Byes: 1/2 point byes available. Player can take up to 1 bye. Fee to be paid before RD 1. All bye requests before RD 1 pairing ONLY.
Late Entries: On site entry after 9:15 subject to 1st round bye (½ point bye).
Venue: Chess Carolinas
6408 Brookstone Ln, Fayetteville NC 28314
Free parking
Tournament Notes:
MASK compulsory
Players to bring their boards, clocks , scorebooks and pens
Notation is required
USCF rules will apply
If you have Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT COME - let us know.
Individual Entry Fee (EF)
CC Member EF:
$25 by Feb 9
$30 after Feb 9
Entry Fee:
$35 by Feb 9
$40 after Feb 9
On-site EF:
$45 - On site registration (Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, cash)
Session 2 - EF:
CC members - $15
Players - $20
on-site - $25
Payment options:
Online payment by Zelle@470-422-2360
Online payment by CashApp/$arramreddy
Online payment by Venmo/$arramreddy
Individual Prizes:
Section Prizes with > 10 players:
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes
Section Prizes with < 10 players:
1st, and 2nd only
If 2 sections are merged (minimum 6 players each section) - like U1800 and U1500, prizes will be as follows -
U1800 - 1st place
U1800- 2nd place
U1500 - 1st place
U1500 - 2nd place
CC membership:
$25 per year
sections > 10 players
CC members: 1st and 2nd place medals ($5)
Clear Winner Prize: 3-0 player in section (Clear Winner Trophy/medal worth $10) to next FAYCO tourney.
sections < 10 players
CC Members: 1st place medal ($5)
Team Entry Fee
$10 - T2 team entry (any 2 registered players) on FAYCO can form and be on a T2 team.
Players can be in different sections also. No rating limit.
$5 - for player to be on any Team. Free for CC members.
All CC members have 1 entry
Players to pick their T2 Team name.
Pairing and games are not affected. It will pair T2 players also.
ONLY 2 members on T2 team.
Team Prizes (from Team Entry Fees only):
T2 Team scores: Sum of individual scores of 2 players on T2 team.
T2 Team Prize: 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams. Need at least 4 teams (minimum) registered.
T2 Team Prize: Only from T2 Entry fees.
VOTE for next FAYCO FORMAT when you register online
TD: Raghu Arramreddy
Contact: Text 470-422-2360
Email: chess.raghus@gmail.com