When & Where:

January 16, 2010. ASU Campus, Memorial Union Building. Parking available at Apache Parking Structure. Normal Avenue and Apache (heading west on Apache from Rural, turn right onto Normal Avenue). Parking is FREE on Saturdays.

Tournament Details:

5 Levels: 500 to 999, 1000 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1999, and 2000 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock.

Note: The 2000 & Up Section will always have a player of Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in the tournament. We guarantee it!

Note: ACE Chess may limit participation to 80 players per tournament as of the 2009 Grand Prix Cup Season.

Note: Adult Participants are welcome to play in every section besides the 500-999.

Round Times:

Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:30pm, Round 4 – 3:45pm.

Entry Fee:

Scholastic: 500-999, 1000-1399, 1400-1699, and 1700-1999:
$25 by January 13, $28 by January 15, $30 at site.

Adult Participants: 1000-1399, 1400-1699, and 1700-1999:
$15 by January 13, $18 by January 15, $20 at site.

All players 2000 & Up:
$20 at all times. All players rated 1950-2000 must pay $30 to play up.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning.

Awards:

Trophies to top five places in 500 to 999, 1000 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, and 1700 to 1999. Medals to 6th through 10th. Trophies to top three places in 2000 & up. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy. Must score 1.5 points to receive a medal, if not then receive a ribbon. Grand Prix Points (GPP) totaled and awarded at end of season. See MT Grand Prix Cup details.

Additional Details:

Photography Disclaimer All ACE Chess tournament participants may be subject to having their picture taken at some point during the event. By allowing ACE Chess to take your photo, you are consenting to our use of it on our web site and other future publications. If you would not like your picture used in ACE Chess press releases of any kind, please notify the Tournament Director.

Playing Up Players must be within 50 points (updated U.S.C.F. Ratings used) of the section that they wish to play up in. ACE Chess urges all players to compete in their particular rating group's section. Although players will not necessarily be prevented from playing up, no bonus or sympathy points are rewarded to players playing out of their section.

Armageddon Blitz Rules Because of the addition of the Grand Prix Cup, all 1st place ties will be decided by an Armageddon Blitz Playoff game. U.S.C.F. Tie-break rules will still decide all other final places. For a full description of the Armageddon format, please see: Grand Prix Cup.

Register via Mail To register via mail please download this form and mail along with payment to: American Chess Events 2036 N Gilbert Rd. Ste 2, PMB-119, Mesa, AZ 85203

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