Name: Seminole County Chess Inaugural Tournament  
Desc: Time Control: G/40 d5 • 4 Rd Swiss • USCF Dual Rated Quick and Regular
Sections: USCF rated Open section and Unrated non-USCF section
- The Open section may be split into multiple sections by rating at the tournament director’s discretion if needed based on attendance and range of participant ratings
- The Unrated section will follow the same format as the rated section and follow USCF rules including touch move and notation, but will not have cash prizes and will not be submitted to the USCF or require membership. It is intended for newer players who wish to get tournament experience. We will have score sheets available for people new to chess notation to facilitate it.
Entry Fee:
- Rated: $35 with online registration by 7/6 9p, $40 day of the event
- Unrated: non-USCF: $8 with online registration by 7/6 9p, $10 day of the event
Walk-in Registration: 9:30 - 10a. Any entries after 10a will get a first round bye.
Rounds: R1 10:15a, Lunch Break: 11:45a, R2: 1p, R3: 2:45p, R4: 4:30p
Byes: One ½ point bye allowed must be requested prior to round 2 being paired and cannot be changed
Prizes: $300 total prize fund based on 25 paid entries
1st: $120, 2nd: $70, Top Under 1600: $60, Top Under 1200: $50
(Unrated players are not eligible for “Under” prizes)

Players are expected to bring their own chess sets and clocks

All players in rated sections must have a valid, active USCF membership to play. You can obtain or renew USCF membership with registration online or at the door. Current Month’s Rating Supplement will be used.

Call or email with questions:
Seminole County Chess
(407) 603-5846
info@seminolecountychess.com https://seminolecountychess.com
Location: VFW Post 5405, 420 N Edgemon Ave, Winter Springs, FL, 32708
Starts: Sunday 07 Jul 2024
Ends: Sunday 07 Jul 2024
Registration Ends: Saturday 06 Jul 2024
Rounds: 4
Organizer Name: Seminole County Chess
Organizer eMail: info@seminolecountychess.com