WLR Nov. Chess Tournament

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Highland Valley United Methodist Church | Little Rock

Arkansas Chess Association - ACA
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WLR Nov. Chess Tournament
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Nov. Chess Tournament | Round 1 Starts @ 10:00 AM

DATES:
Saturday, November 16th 2024
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FORMAT:
USCF Rated | G/60;d5 | 4 Rounds -Swiss

LOCATION:
Highland Valley Church (Youth Center, Park in Rear Parking Lot)
15524 Chenal PKWY
Little Rock, AR 72211
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ENTRY:​
Space limited to 52 players
FREE ENTRY for Masters (USCF 2200+); $40.00 deducted from prizes
$40.00 Entry Fee for WLR members
Early Bird (EB) Entry Fee $45.00, Late Entry (LE) Fee $55.00
Register and pay online, or onsite starting @8:30 AM
Registration will close promptly @9:30 AM
No refunds after 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 16th 2024.
All ages and skill levels welcomed!
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Bye:
Only one 1/2 - point bye Available for the first two rounds only
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SCHEDULE:
1-Day Schedule
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 12:15 PM

Lunch 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Round 3: 3:30 PM (Or ASAP)
Round 4: 5:45 PM
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SECTIONS & PRIZES: (Based on 25 EB entries)​
PRIZE FUND $500.00

Open
1st - $160.00
2nd - $90.00
3rd - $​​​50.00

U1200
1st - $110.00
2nd - $70.00
3rd - $​​​20.00

Scholastic
1st - Trophy
2nd - Trophy
3rd - Medal

Tiebreaks:
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.
Cash prizes will be distributed per USCF cash prize rules and will not be affected by tiebreaks of any kind.
Tiebreaking procedures described below will be used to determine trophy winners.
Should a two-way tie for first place occur in any section, a one-game, rated, G/5 blitz match will be held to determine the trophy winner. If a draw results in the blitz game, another G/5 blitz match will be held.​
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Additional Information:
Boards, Pieces, and Clocks provided.
USCF membership required; Renew here
Players must be familiar with the USCF’s Official Rules of Chess
TD will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible
Most recent "Live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
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.
All unrated players will be placed in the lower section.
Registration subject to early closure.
Players may not possess cell phones or any other electronic device during play.
No spectator's are allowed in the playing room while games are in progress.
No talking with anyone if your game is still in progress.
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.
Top boards in Open Section will be broadcast live online!

Tournament Contact:
Travis Harper
(479) 270-4610 (During the event)
[email protected] (Questions and concerns prior to the event)

Kristie Harper
(479) 270-4697 (During the event)
[email protected] (Questions and concerns prior to the event)

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. "WLR Members," will have access to a private club room, where snacks, water bottles, and coffee will be provided. Spectators will not be allowed in the playing room or hallway during matches.

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.

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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15524 Chenal Parkway,Little Rock,AR,United States

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