Michael Gilligan will direct a USCF-rated classical chess tournament consisting of 3-4 games in a swiss or quad format. Time control will be G/60 + 30 second increment. One game per week will be played on Tuesday evenings. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates and times can be negotiated if both players agree and they notify the TD ahead of time. Forfeit time is 7:00 PM. Register (for free) before noon on Monday, February 5 to be paired in the first round. Half-point byes are permitted in any round. 

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 201 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Park for free on the street after 5 PM weekdays/all day on weekends or in a nearby parking ramp.

Pre-registration online is required:

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