Details: Two rapid games each Tuesday evening in the month of October. Results submitted to US Chess Federation for rating. (USCF membership required)
Time Control: G/15;+5 (15 minutes per side with 5 second increment)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Game 1 pairings formulated
6:45pm - Game 1 begins
7:25pm - 5 minute break; results tabulated; game 2 pairings formulated
7:30pm - Game 2 begins
8:10pm - Game review and discussion

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing. If you expect to arrive after 6:30pm, please contact organizer at contact listed below to secure a pairing for that day. 1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 2 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed. No shows receive 0 point forfeit loss.

Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament. Token prizes for top scores under 1000 and 1500.

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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