Murray State Fall Back to School Open
Hosted by the Murray State University Chess Club
August 26, 2023
Oakley Applied Science Center Room 105S
Oakley Applied Science Building South
Murray, KY, 42071
4 rounds; Swiss; G/40+10 (Clocks will be set with 40 minutes per player, and a 10 second increment that adds back after each move).
Sections: Open, Reserve (U1301)
US Chess Membership is Required. All US Chess Rules will be Followed.
Players younger than high school age (~14) must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry Fee: Open Section: $25 cash or checks onsite. Reserve Section: $15 cash or checks onsite.
Pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/zu26dc7BLLMXagnYA
Prizes; 60% of open section entry fees goes to section prize fund (40% goes to the Murray State Chess Club), 25% of reserve section entry fees goes to section prize fund (other 75% goes to Murray State Chess Club)
Open
1st – 50% of prize fund
2nd – 25% of prize fund
3rd – 12.5% of prize fund
U1601 – 12.5% of prize fund
Reserve - U1301
1st – Trophy + 65% of Prize Fund
2nd – Trophy + 35% of Prize Fund
U800 – Trophy
Top Grades 9-12 - Medal
Top Grades 6-8 - Medal for Top 2
Top Grades 4-5 - Medal for Top 2
Top Grades K-3 - Medal for Top 2
Schedule:
Onsite Registration and Check-In: 9:00am-9:45am
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 12:30pm
Subsequent rounds 15 minutes after the previous round.
Players arriving after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (limit 1).
Boards and Pieces will be provided. Please bring clocks.
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