Register online for the Nutcracker Swiss if you have not already. Four rounds of Game/60;+30 in a Swiss Style format will be played. Participating requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Matthew Markland, mwmarkland@gmail.com

Registration: Online via this form: https://forms.gle/2ZcSQzvrEAhDwH4e8. You may also contact the TD directly via e-mail above. Limited on-site registration on 12/3/2024. Online pre-registration is preferred. Online registration closes on 12/2/2024 at 9pm CST.

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

Sections: Open and U1000, but that may change depending on the number of entries.

Byes: 1/2 point byes are available in advance for any round.

Dates: Tuesday nights, 12/3/2024, 12/10/2024, 12/17/2024, 01/07/2025.

Time: Games start at 6:30pm unless negotiated between players. On 12/3/2024, on-site registration will be available from 6:00-6:20pm.