Maryland Chess Association

Nova Summer Action

Sunday 29 June 2025, 10:00am

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166

• Tournament Format: Swiss System

• Total Rounds: 4 rounds

• First Round: 10:00 am and consecutive rounds are on a rolling schedule. Estimated end-time: 6 pm.

• Time Control: G/60;d5

• Sections: Open and U1600. Open has a minimum USCF rating requirement of 1500.

• Forfeit time is 30 minutes.

• Prizes: Based on 50 paid entries

Open - 1st prize $400, 2nd prize $250, 3rd prize $125
U1600 -1st prize $225, 2nd prize $125, 3rd prize $75

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

• Withdrawals are subject to a $10 processing fee. Full credit can be used for any future ACA tournament.

Entry Fee: $50 by 06/22, $60 by 06/28, $70 onsite

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.