Chapter II of the scholastic chess tournaments is here: Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played on Saturday, January 27. No elimination. All participants will play 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. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.  

Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ2a5XhobU8y62BedGON7e8KfK6JICSPXvycc0tJGHkrx42A/viewform?usp=pp_url

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

Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers.

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN.

Schedule:
Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 9:15 AM
Round 2: 10:25 AM
Lunch Break: 11:35 AM On your own.
Round 3: 12:15 PM
Round 4: 1:25 PM
Round 5: 2:35 PM
Awards Following Round 5 at approximately 4:00 PM