Join us for a FREE Chess Tournament! This will be a US Chess Federation rated tournament, meaning all participants must be registered USCF members. Purchase youth memberships for $24/year at the USCF website. Limited scholarships may be available if needed, please contact ben@mfplibrary.com for more information.

Please register each participant and include their USCF membership number in the appropriate field. Participants must register online in advance.

Tournament Details:

-Swiss tournament, 5 rounds, G/15 inc/5 (15 minute clock for each player with a 5 second increment).
-Sign-in begins at 10:00 AM. Announcements and briefing will occur at 10:20.
-Round 1 start time: 10:30 AM
-Subsequent rounds will take place 10 minutes after the previous round ends.
-Lunch break will be from 1:00 to 1:30 (may be shifted slightly depending on the previous round's end time).
-NOTE: If you need a half-point bye round because of scheduling conflicts, please contact ben@mfplibrary.com with the round you will need a bye (limit: 1 bye round). Must commit before round 1 begins.
-Players will be divided into 2-3 sections by USCF rating or age, depending on the number of registered rated players.
-Official USCF rules apply. Common rules to be aware of include:
-Touch moves (you must move the first piece you touch on your turn).
-Only one hand is allowed to touch the pieces and clock.