Name: Quarterly Battle of the Blitz - Oct 2023
Desc:
The Manasota Chess Center will hold a U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) rated Blitz tournament for up to 36 players. Double Swiss, 8 rounds. All rounds are Game in 3 minutes, with 2-second increment.
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PRIZE TARGETS: Contingent upon minimum of 8 entries. 1st Place: 30%, 2nd Place: 20%, and 3rd Place: 10%.
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ROUNDS: Double Swiss, 8 rounds. Round 1 begins at 1pm.
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ENTRY FEE: $5 for Manasota Chess Center members; $10 for non-members. NOTE: Manasota Chess Center members should enter discount code when completing online registration form.
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REGISTRATION: ALL PLAYERS must have a valid USCF membership ID# to participate. Non-USCF members can purchase a membership or renew at the tournament site. USCF membership MUST be purchased or renewed before the tournament begins. End of online registration is 12PM on day of tournament. On-site/walk-in registration occurs from 12:30PM to 12:50PM. Players that are not at tournament site at least 5 minutes before Round 1 start time, will be withdrawn from the tournament.
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Chess sets and clocks will be provided. However, please feel free to bring your own if you would prefer to use them.
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For additional details on the Manasota Chess Center, visit:
www.manasotachess.org or www.facebook.com/manasotachesscenter
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Location: The Crossings at Siesta Key Mall 3501 South Tamiami Trail, Suite #96, Sarasota, FL 34239
Starts: Sunday 15 Oct 2023
Ends: Sunday 15 Oct 2023
Registration Ends: Sunday 15 Oct 2023
Rounds: 8
Organizer Name:
Manasota Chess Center
Organizer eMail:
info@manasotachess.org