Event Registrants for UNG Nighthawks Gaming Convention Chess Tournament *

Event Summary

Name: UNG Nighthawks Gaming Convention Chess Tournament  
Desc:

This Registration Page is for the G/45;d5 Tournament

On March 29th, 2025, there will be a 4-round USCF-rated chess tournament at the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega Campus.

Time control: G/45; d5.

Round times: 11:00 am, 1:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:45 pm.

Prize fund: 75% of the entry fees. Entry fee is $15. Two sections: Championship and U1100. Sections may be combined or added if needed.

Championship section: 1st place: 30%, 2nd place: 20%

U1100 section: 1st place: 15%, 2nd place: 10%

Some equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to play on your own boards. Please bring clocks.

On-site registration is allowed but requires a badge from the convention. The event will be held at the UNG Convocation Center, 180 Alumni Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533.


Registration:

You must register for a badge on the Nighthawks Gaming Con website: UNG Nighthawks Gaming Convention Website

Then register and pay for the tournament on Chess Register


Blitz Tournament Information

There will be a $5 blitz tournament after the main tournament with an Open section and a non-USCF-rated section. Free entry for the non-USCF section. The tournament starts at 6:45 pm and uses a time control of G/3;+5, with 7 rounds and Swiss pairings.

Prize fund:

  • Open section: 1st place 40%, 2nd place 20%, 3rd place 15%

The non-USCF section is for players without USCF memberships. On-site registration is allowed.


Blitz Registration:

Register for the Blitz Tournament


Location: 180 Alumni Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Starts: Saturday 29 Mar 2025
Ends: Saturday 29 Mar 2025
Registration Ends: Saturday 29 Mar 2025
Rounds: 4
Organizer Name: Southside Atlanta Chess Club
Organizer eMail: southsideatlantachessclub@gmail.com