CAAS Grand Prix Individual Tournament #2 | Round 1 starts @ 09:00 AM
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Format & Schedule:​
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G/30;d5
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5 Rounds
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Swiss Format
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USCF rated
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All games will stay on the same schedule
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Location:
Eureka Springs High School
2 Lake Lucerne Rd.
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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Entry Fee
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Players must be members of CAAS; coaches need to contact caaschesspaperwork@gmail.com for more information and to get the Google Classroom Code for the registration link.
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$60.00 for event plus $10.00 per student who needs a USCF ID, payments will be due at the door if not paided in advance.
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NO new players may register on September 21, 2024, the day of the tournament.
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Registration/Check-in starting @7:30 AM and closes promptly @8:30 AM
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Scholastic, Grades 6-12th grade.
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Limited to 120 Players
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Bye:
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Players will recieve a first round 1/2 point bye if they arrive after 8:30 AM.
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Schedule:
1 - Day Event
Registration / Check-In 7:30 to 8:30 AM
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Round 1 9:00 AM
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Round 2 10:45 AM
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Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Round 3 1:15 PM
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Round 4 3:00 PM
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Round 5 4:45 PM
​Closing Ceremony, following Immediatly after Round 5.​​​​​
Sections & Prizes:
Open
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1st place - Medal
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2nd place - Medal
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3rd place - Medal
Tiebreaks:
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Standard USCF Tiebreakers will be used in all sections to determine the winner. If there is a tie for 1st place. There will be a G/5 Blitz playoff game to determine winners. See rule 34F in the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess for tiebreak details.
Additional Information:
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Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.
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USCF membership required
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Coaches / Players must be familiar with both CAAS Tournament Rules and USCF’s Official Rules of Chess
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TD will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible
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Most recent "LIVE" US Chess regular rating will be used for all sections to ensure close matchup.
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TD has discretion to arrange ratings for pairings, prize purposes and can arrange section.
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Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play.
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No spectators or coaches will be allowed in the tournament room while games are in progress.
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No talking with anyone if your game is still in progress​
Tournament Contact Information
CAAS President / Organizer
Reagan Wentzel
Tournament Directors
Travis and Kristie Harper
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Special Notes:
Saturday, Sept. 21st Individual 6-12 tournament will be part of the CAAS Grand Prix series. Please contact caaschesspaperwork@gmail.com for CAAS membership details for your school to participate if your school has not already joined CAAS. CAAS memberships for current members do need to be renewed prior to the first tournament.
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Parking and entrance are in the back of the building through the cafeteria.
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Bring chess boards and clocks for the skittles area.