Name: The Villages November 2024 Quads  
Desc: QUAD FORMAT: Maximum 12-15 QUAD sections distribution in descending order of ratings. Lowest section may be converted to SWISS format if needed to accommodate number of players. USCF rating from the Golden Data Base at the time of the tournament is the basis of establishing Quads. *********************************** A Quad Tournament in chess is a type of tournament format where four players compete in a round-robin style tournament. In a quad tournament, four players are paired up to play against each other in three rounds. Each player plays three games, one against the other in their quad. If there are twelve players in a tournament to play in a Quad format, the 12 players are put in order of their ratings. Then, the top 4 players (1-4) play a round-robin against each other, the next four (5-8) play a round-robin against each other, and the bottom four (9-12) play a round-robin against each other. *********************************** There will be no “Byes” or withdrawals allowed. Please complete all your Quad games. *********************************** TIME CONTROL: G/60 d5 ROUND TIMES 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:45 PM, please arrive NLT 9:15AM *********************************** ENTRY FEE: $25.00 PRIZES: Quad 1 : $90 ; Quad 2 : $80 ; Quad 3-12/15 : $60 to the winner of each Quad. Based on 48 entries. *********************************** REGISTRATION : Registration confirmed upon receipt of paid entry fee. Online entries at ChessRegister.com No day of tournament registration. Maximum number of players = 36. Note: Other payment arrangements other than through ChessRegister can be accommodated. *********************************** EQUIPMENT: Please bring chess sets, boards, and clocks if possible *********************************** CONTACT: Mike Moschos 407-497-2261 EMAIL: TheVillagesChessClub@outlook.com WEBSITE: www.TheVillagesChessClub.org ORGANIZER: The Villages Chess Club **** OTHER: Parents or guardians must accompany school-aged children. ----------Eligible Players: Limited residential restrictions Residential Restrictions: Up to 10 Lake, Marion, Sumter County Non- Villager can participate. ------------------------------------- Guest passes will be required for any non-Villager. Note : Tournament Director will attempt to minimize family and same club players to be in the same QUAD !!!!!!
Location: Moyer Recreation Center, 3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages 32163
Starts: Saturday 23 Nov 2024
Ends: Saturday 23 Nov 2024
Registration Ends: Thursday 21 Nov 2024
Rounds: 3
Organizer Name: The Villages Chess Club
Organizer eMail: TheVillagesChessClub@outlook.com