SACA May Swiss

 Saturday, May 20, 2023

Tucson Woman’s Club

Open to all ages and skill levels!

LOCATION:            

Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ 85712.

DESCRIPTION:      

4-round Swiss tournament in 4 sections (Championship, U1600, U1200, and Scholastic (K-6 U1000). Ratings based on May Supplement. Unrated players must register for the Championship section. Unrated scholastic (K-6) players may register for the Championship or Scholastic section. Tournament is open to all ages and skill levels.        

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EQUIPMENT:   

Players are responsible for boards/set, scoresheets, pencils/pens, bringing/setting their own clocks.

TIME CONTROL:   

Time control: G/45;d5.

REGISTRATION:   

US Chess membership is required for all sections. Annual membership is available on uschess.org. If you have not joined US Chess or renewed your membership by May 19, please renew onsite through SACA before the 1^st round. Players that cannot show proof of paid membership before the 1^st round will not be paired.

Registration is online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SACAMaySwiss

Online registration closes Friday 5/19 at 7 pm.

Onsite registration: Saturday 8 am – 8:30 am. Registrations after 8:30 am may receive a ½ point bye for round 1 and be paired for round 2.

There will be a $5 processing fee for any refunds (must be requested before 8 pm Friday, 5/19).

ENTRY FEES:         

Open, U1600: $30 if received by Friday 5/12. $35 if after 5/12; or $40 at the site.

Play up fee: $10. You may play up one section only.

SCHEDULE:            

9am, 11am, 12:45pm, 2:30pm.

Please arrive by 8:45 am for pairings and announcements. There is no tournament check-in.

Byes: ½ point byes are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two.

PRIZES:

Prizes based on 16 entries (per section). 75% guaranteed.

Championship Section: 1^st; $120; 2^nd: $80; 3^rd: $50; Best Under 1700, $50

Under 1600: 1^st; $100; 2^nd: $70; 3^rd: $40; Best Under 1300, $30

Under 1200: Trophies to 1^st-4^th

Scholastic (K6 U1000): Trophies to 1^st-4^th

Participation item for K6 U1000 participants.

Unrated players are not eligible for under prizes.

CONTACT:                

Michelle Martinez, (520) 615-1308 (text); sazchess.org; information@sazchess.org