Erudite Tysons Chess Tournament

Join us for the Erudite Tysons Chess Tournament!
Register at: https://events.com/.../erudite-tysons-chess-tournament...
Players can choose to participate in the Beginner section, Under 1300 section, or Open section. Each section has its own rules and requirements, so please read the descriptions carefully before registering.
If you would like to play in a rated section, but do not have a USCF Membership and ID number, please register using the following link: [https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnew.uschess.org%2Fjoin-us-chess%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2bL3dHQB1Ksuz1rxm9mLW4y5dxx_8RGaLUKImT1817EB4Bc_CA2vTH0ZA_aem_QDT3AYcCyLwJsd5Ppi9BRw&h=AT0X2WkTAsOeCC7nz5HlM2TtMynnfYOGtt15L8X0kSoNYVd3mptqRKV-OP_6OgN2R3lrYM_k0ZWIH9ckFaxPnPuc51Jvnafjcq_XAwqpI0jz048dXsJvA5nMkQU3U4EcxAyD&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0YsJGlNV9oWemw3IA9HAGfA5Gyav7xceZbVeq8N9wGRSyqKfGNp7e_BmfBpVhjr0WKNGbxDMWvKB8qwZDom32hGkaA5zMh_tfU395PkKXx7rvtSpWYL5BPX6XZnUn1xqZS2_ZrFOsKA8VtWWpS-m67RYytrIPTQV05wQ)

Pairings

This is a swiss pairing tournament.

Parking

Parking is free and is available on either side of the building.

Arrival

Please arrive promptly at 8am for player check-in. If you are playing in a rated section, please have USCF membership with you.
The tournament venue is on the first floor of the building, and can be accessed through entrances on either side.

Entry Fees
Beginner:

March 26 - April 17 $30
April 18 - May 14 $35
May 15 - May 18 $40

Under 1300:

March 26 - April 17 $35
April 18 - May 14 $40
May 15 - May 18 $45

Open:

March 26 - April 17 $45
April 18 - May 14 $50
May 15 - May 18 $55

Tournament schedule
8am: Player check-in, same day registration, guest arrival
9am: First round begins
10am: Second round begins
11am: Third round begins
12pm: Lunch + optional bughouse play
1:30pm: Fourth round begins
2:30pm: Fifth round begins
4pm: Award ceremony

Beginner section
Ages 5-12

Notations not required
Time control 30+0
The beginner section is unrated
All players in the beginner section will recieve participation medals, and first, second and third place will be awarded trophies.

Under 1300 section
USCF membership required

Rating must be under 1300 to participate
Notations required
All games in the under 1300 section are rated
Time control 30+0
All players in the beginner section will recieve participation medals, third place will be awarded $30, second place $50, and first place $70

Open section
USCF membership required

Rating must be over 1300 to participate
Notations required
All games in the open section are rated
Time control 30+0
All players in the beginner section will recieve participation medals, third place will be awarded $50, second place $75, and first place $100

Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event, and future chess events possible:
Office Evolution

Erudite Russian School
Lego Tysons
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