Details: One 4-round tournament, with one game each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month. USCF dual rated. One open section. Swiss style pairing. If the month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth Tuesday will be a casual format.
Time Control: G/45;+5
Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; pairings finalized
6:45pm - Games begin; Post-game discussions to follow
9:00pm - Facility closes
Arrive no later than 6:30pm or you will not be paired that evening. Contact organizer at contact listed below if you are going to arrive after 6:15pm. Be sure to allow time for parking.
Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA. Registration required for all. YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.
Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament.
Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.
Contact Info & Newsletter:
Questions? Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
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