Four – five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 4 or 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. 

Parent/coach volunteers are very much needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information. 

Prizes: Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers. 

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants. 

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Schedule:

Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:

Round 1: 9:00 AM

Round 2: 10:10 AM

Lunch Break: 11:20 AM

Round 3: 12:00 PM

Round 4: 1:10 PM

Round 5: 2:20 PM

Awards Following Round 5 at about 3:30 PM