​One US Chess-rated game every Tuesday night, This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice.
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DATES:
Monthly Schedule - October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
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FORMAT:
USCF Rated | G/60 | d5 | 5 Rounds | Swiss
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LOCATION:
Highland Valley Church (Youth Center, Park in Rear Parking Lot)
15524 Chenal PKWY
Little Rock, AR 72211
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SECTIONS & PRIZES:
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2 Sections; Open, Scholastic
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No Prizes, Rating Only
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25% of the Open and 25% of the Scholastic sections proceeds will go to winners choice of charity
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ENTRY:​
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FREE ENTRY for Masters (USCF 2200+)
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FREE ENTRY for WLR Members
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One time Entry Fee $20.00 will cover all four games for the month of October
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Players must register weekly and in advance using the online registration system. Registration online ONLY.
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Registration will close promptly @6:00 PM every Tuesday if not already full.
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Once spots are filled, players may email: WLRchessclub@gmail.com to be placed on the waitlist.
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Each Tuesday evening will be limited to the first 30 players to register.
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No refunds after 6:00 PM every Tuesday.
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All ages and skill levels welcomed!
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SCHEDULE:
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Monthly
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Every Tuesday Evening
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Game starts at 7:00 PM (Arrive early to check-in)
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Tiebreaks:
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Standard USCF Tiebreakers will be used in all sections to determine the winner. See rule 34C in the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess for tiebreak details.
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Bye:
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One half point bye will be allowed. Please contact WLRchessclub@gmail.com with your bye request and the round requesting.
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Additional Information:
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Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.
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USCF membership required; Renew here
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Players must be familiar with the 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 ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
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This is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Tuesday of the month, and a new event may begin on the first Tuesday of each month. This event may be 4 to 5 rounds depending on the month.
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Playing up, players can play up to the next section if their USCF Rating is within 150 points of the next section. If sections are available.
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All unrated players will be placed in the lower section. If sections are available.
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Registration subject to early closure.
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Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play.
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No spectator is the playing room while games are in progress.
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If you leave the tournament room no talking with anyone if your game is still in progress.
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Please email us if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.
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By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to WLR Chess Club to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.
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Tournament Contact:
Travis Harper
(479) 270-4610 (During the event)
WLRchessclub@gmail.com (Questions and concerns prior to the event)
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Kristie Harper
(479) 270-4697 (During the event)
WLRchessclub@gmail.com (Questions and concerns prior to the event)
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Special Notices:
This event will be held at Highland Valley United Methodist Church in the Youth Center. Please follow the signs for parking in the rear of the church parking lot. Participants, their families, and friends are encouraged to hang out in the main lobby during the tournament. Spectators will not be allowed in the playing room during matches.
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Most importantly, The Little Rock Arkansas Chess Club will be a good neighbor to our fellow business. We will ensure all event patrons conduct themselves in a safe and orderly manner. Children under 18 must NOT be left unattended under any circumstances! Parents who are playing must not bring their child to the tournament unless another parent or guardian is present to supervise the child while the parent is playing, even if the child is also playing in the tournament.
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The West Little Rock Chess Club reserves the right to remove anyone from the premises who is causing excessive disruption to the tournament, is acting in an unsafe or disorderly manner, or who leaves a child unattended. If removal of a parent or child is required which would also leave an unaccompanied child in the tournament, then the child will also be removed from the event and their current game forfeited.