Maryland Chess Association

Thanksgiving Open Action Tournament

Friday, November 29 2024 at 4:00 pm

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166

• Tournament Format: Swiss System

• Total Rounds: 4 rounds

• First Round: 4:00 pm and consecutive rounds are on a rolling schedule. Estimated end-time: 8:30 pm.

• Time Control: G/30;d5  

• Sections: Open and U1500.

• Forfeit time is 30 minutes.

• Prizes: Based on 25 paid entries

       Open - 1st prize $200, 2nd prize $100
       U1500 -1st prize $150, 2nd prize $75

• Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 1.

• Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Thursday 11/28/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee).

We also have Thanksgiving Open Bughouse Tournament starting at 1 pm at the same venue. For details visit:

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5143

Registration:

Bughouse Only: $15 by 11/03, $20 by 11/24, $25 on or after 11/25.
Action Only: $40 by 11/03, $45 by 11/24, $50 on or after 11/25
Bughouse + Action: $50 by 11/03, $60 by 11/24, $70 on or after 11/25

Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock.

This tournament is USCF-rated.

Please contact director@atlanticchessassociation.com if you have any questions.