Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament (event website) open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 23rd, and 24th while the three-day schedule will be the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
LIMIT 150 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Location:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
San Antonio Riverwalk
303 Blum St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 23rd at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 24th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.
Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.
Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:45 pm if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 22nd at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 23rd at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 24th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.
Time controls (Three day schedule):
• All Rounds: G/90+30 sec
Entry fee:
Masters play for free if signed up before November 4th. The first 3 GM’s get a free hotel day!
$50 if received before October 16th, $60 before November 16th, $70 until the day of the event, and $80 on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online – link on event page. Entry fee deducted from winnings)
Sections and Prizes:
$4600 in prizes 50% guaranteed
One prize per person
Three Sections section with class prizes.
(Championship 1800+) *U1800 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$800 2nd-$400 3rd-$200
• Expert(2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
• Class A(1800-1999): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
(Reserve U1800) *U1200 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$600 2nd-$300 3rd-$200
• Class C(1400-1599): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
• Top Class D/Unrated(U1400): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
(Novice U1200)
• 1st -$400 2nd-$200 3rd-$100
Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at CompleteChess@gmail.com no later than 24 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.
Questions: Contact Jesse Lozano: CompleteChess@gmail.com
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