2021 GT Chess Kickoff

($100 IN PRIZES)

Non-USCF Rated, General Tournament Rules (such as Touch Move) followed
Notation NOT Required
Time Control: G/15 d5 (if your clock doesn't have delay: G/20 d0)
Round Times: 4:45 - 5:30 - 6:15 - 7
Two Sections:
- Open: Geared towards USCF or FIDE-rated players and players at 1300+ chess.com or 1700+ lichess
  - Prizes ($50):
    - 1st: $15
    - 2nd: $11
    - 3 "Class Prizes" (U???? rating, specific rating cutoffs depending on entries): $8 each
- Reserve: Geared towards players <1300 chess.com or <1700 lichess with no over the board competition experience
  - Prizes ($50):
    - 1st: $15
    - 2nd: $11
    - 3 "Class Prizes" (U???? rating, specific rating cutoffs depending on entries): $8 each
Registration
- Entry Fee: FREE
- Current Player Capacity: 60
- To register, fill out the following form by 9/24 @ 1PM: https://forms.gle/iU9VsR1GxKfCq5hdA
- Players must check in by 4:30 to be paired for round 1, even if you registered!
Please bring your own clocks/boards! Can download clock app on phone if you do not have a clock
Open to players of all levels!
Ratings used for pairings: Chess.com rapid or equivalent conversion used from https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/

Questions: Contact Andrew Titus at atitus7@gatech.edu or send a Discord Message to Titus369#0699

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