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Rated Beginners' Tournament - National Chess Day

Enjoy National Chess Day by competing a beginner only tournament! No Experts allowed!

National Chess Day Rated Beginners Tournament! Open to Unrated USCF members or players rated Under 1300.

Fomat: 4 round Open Event where each player receives 30 minutes to make all their moves

Entry Fee: $5 if USCF rated. Free for new USCF members.

Registration: 12 - 12:45 pm on Saturday, October 11th

Prize Fund: $150 Prize Fund Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $50-$40-$35. Top Unrated Player: $25.

Rounds: 1, 2, 3:30, 4:30.

One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1.

When

October 11th, 2014 from 12:00 PM through 5:30 PM

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