1. Date: 5/28 Saturday

2. Session 1 - format: 4 rounds Swiss G/50; +5 (increment 5)

3. Session 1 - Round Times:

9:30 - 11:40 - 1:50 - 3:50

4. Session 2 - format: G5;d0 double RR Blitz starts 6 PM

5. 4 Sections: based on 48 entries

   • TOP: Above > 1800

   • U1800: USCF < 1800

   • U1500: USCF < 1500

   • U1000: Unrated and < 1000

   • (with less players) - last 4 players will be in U1200 section. U1200 will be 6 rounds G/30;+5

6. Sections formed based on ratings and may be adjusted by TD.

7. Entries: Onsite registration starts at 8:30. All players must be active members of USCF (rated tournament). USCF membership can be taken here.

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

9. Late Entries: On site entry after 9 subject to 1st round bye (½ point bye).

10. Venue: Chess Carolinas

6408 Brookstone Ln, Fayetteville NC 28314

Free parking

Tournament Notes:

• MASK optional

• Players to bring their boards, clocks , scorebooks and pens

• Notation is required

• USCF rules will apply

• See Rules 2022

• If you have Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT COME - let us know.

CC Member EF:

• $25 by May 25

• $30 after May 25

Entry Fee:

• $35 by May 25

• $40 after May 25

On-site EF:

• $45 - On site registration (Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, cash)

2050+ rating Entry Fee:

• $20 by May 25

Session 2 - EF:

• CC members - $15

• Players - $25

Payment options:

1. Online payment by Zelle@470-422-2360

2. Online payment by CashApp/$arramreddy

3. 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. 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:

1. $25 per year

sections > 10 players

2. CC members: 1st and 2nd place medals ($5)

3. Clear Winner Prize: 3-0 player in section (Clear Winner Trophy/medal worth $10) to next FAYCO tourney.

sections < 10 players

4. CC Members: 1st place medal ($5)