North Florida Open Chess Tournament
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This is a USCF rated tournament that is open to everyone with non-expired USCF ID#.
LOCATION: Ramada Inn I-95 & 9150 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256
3 Sections: Open & U1550 U900 sections. Players can play up one level only
Prizes: $1000 (100% guaranteed as we have eclipsed the 35 player threshold). Cash prizes for best players U2000, U1800, U1200 & U550
OPEN : 1st $175 + Trophy – 2nd $125 – Best U2000 $100 Best U1800 $75 U1550: 1st $150 + Trophy - 2nd $100 – Best Under 1200 $75 U900: 1st $100 + Trophy – 2nd $75 – Best Under 550 $50 + Trophy Note: unrated players limited to $50 in section U900
5SS (5 rounds of games) 1st Round G/45;d5 all other rounds are G/55min + d5sec
EF: $45 Walk-up Registration $35 Online price. Players in grades K-12 $25. JAXCC member discount available both online and walk-up registrations.
Registration: 9:00 to 9:40 am. ONSITE Cash or check only accepted the morning of the event or Online Registration is currently open until Friday 11 pm, July 15th. Expired USCF registration can be renewed on site by check or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted onsite.
USCF membership required (we will assist you with a new membership or you need to renew on-site).
Time: Registration 9:00 am - 9:45 am Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round. No exceptions.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm. (min breaks between Rds.)
Lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ends: 8:00 pm
Bring own sets and clocks or purchase onsite (cash or check). Wheelchair accessible.
BYE: 1/2 point bye available (limit 2) for registered players, must commit before Rd 2. Non-registered late arrivals will be given 0 point byes for missed rounds. No admissions after round 2.
Ramada Hotel Information: Discounted rate for Chess Tournament guests. (904)737-1700 for reservations. Free WIFI, outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant. Rooms include refrigerator and microwave included. Nightly rate: $72+tax.
Questions/Comments email jaxchessclub@gmail.com