-Rookies: (unrated section for Pre-K, Ks. Perfect for beginners)

-Novice: 1st-5th Grade Unrated (4 rounds, no clock)

-K-1: Rated (4 rounds, G/25 5 sec. delay)

-Primary: 2nd-5th Grade U600 (4 rounds, G/25 5 sec. delay)

-Junior: K-8 Under 1000 (4 rounds, G/25 5 sec. delay)

-Reserve: K-12 Under 1300 (3 rounds, G/55 5 sec delay)

-Open: K-12 1300+ (3 rounds, G/55 5 sec delay)

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-$50 online early registration

-$60 online registration

-FREE for 1600+. (Limit 24 players)

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-Will be given based on registration for each section.

-Cash prizes will be given in the Open section.

-Perfect scores will have a blitz tie-breaker to determine standings for Novice, K-1, Junior and Primary sections.

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-First round for Open and Reserve will start at 9:30am, then 12:00pm, 2:30pm.

-First round for Primary, Juniors start at 9:45am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 2pm.

-First round for K-1, Novice and Rookies start at 10am.

- If all players have finished early we will try and start the next round earlier.

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-All chess pieces, board, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament directors discretion.

-There are currently NO COVID requirements in place for players.

-Snacks, drinks, and pizza will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Anderson school.

-If your child is playing in a rated section they must be a member of the United States Chess Federation.

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