1.) Community Casual Play in the Skittles Room. Starting at 10am, enjoy your day playing chess. Hang out and play casual chess, it’s free, analyze tournament games with players, watch TV, and eat lunch.  Chess Merch and Equipment are available for purchase. We sell light refreshments. 

2.) Tournament in the Playing Hall.   10:00am – First Game. Play in the Sunday Chess Tournament. 3-Round Swiss. Play 3 Games in your section. Entry Fee: $35. Time Control is G/60; +5 inc. Each player receives 60 minutes with a 5 second delay. There are prizes. 
After all the players have registered, we divide them into sections (groups) according to their rating:

Entry Fee: $35.00 for the 10am Sunday Chess Tournament  

Time Control: G/60 +5 increment.  This means each player receives 60 minutes with a 5-second increment added to the clock with every move. 

Format: USCF-Rated. 3 Round Swiss. Play 3 Games against players in your section.  We divide players into Sections.

• Sections are arranged by rating using the latest monthly published ratings. 
• 1 half-point bye is allowed if declared before round 1.
• Current US Chess membership is required.  You can renew or purchase USCF membership at the tournament site. 

Sunday Tournament Registration: Scroll down and fill out the form or pay at the tournament

• On-Site Registration by 9:30am. Walk-ins are welcome. You can pay the entry fee at the tournament. Also, you can pay for USCF membership at the tournament, too. 
• The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Credit Cards, Paypal, Zelle, and Cash App are accepted at the on-site registration. 

Round Times:

• 10am – 1st Round 
• 12:30pm – 2nd Round
• 3:00pm – 3rd Round

Section Prizes: (Play 3 Games)

• 8 Player Sections. 1st – $90    2nd – $50
• 6-Player Sections. 1st – $75    2nd – $30
• 4-Player Sections. 1st – $60    2nd – $30

Tournament Address:  The Carnegie Center. 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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