Tournament

Format: 7 rounds of 20 minute games, in a swiss pairing system.

Age Divisions: All players will be matched against all players regardless of age, however placement for awards will be determined based on age specific rankings.

Experience Required: There is not a specific amount of required experience, however you will not be able to receive any help during a game and should be able to checkmate with a king and a queen.

Ruleset Specifics: Touch Rule is in effect, if you touch a piece you must move it. Once you let go of a piece, you may not change your move. Please refrain from unnecessary talking during games.

U-13: Prizes TBD

U-17: Prizes TBD

Open: Prizes TBD

• awaiting ASAPP for confirmation on prizes

U-13: Birth Year of 2009 or earlier

U-17: Birth Year of 2005 or earlier

Open: Open to any player

Swiss pairing is a system where every player is ensured the same number of games and attempts to match players against their own skills level.