An Unrated Beginners’ Open Chess Tournament
At The Mandell Chess Club
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025.
22011 COOLIDGE HIGHWAY
OAK PARK, MI 48237
248-635-2375 * EMAN.1943@AOL.COM
ENTRY FEE: $25.
TIME CONTROL: G/20; d0. Each player has 20 minutes playing time per round.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is the PREFERRED method. Here is a direct link: https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2025-0119_EMCC-UBO
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH .
You may also register in person or by phone, text, or email BEFORE Saturday, JANUARY 18TH .
IN PERSON ONLY ON SUNDAY.
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: 9:00 AM– 10:00 AM. Registrations are deemed LATE after 10:00 AM. Pairing for 1st round is not guaranteed with late registration.
ROUND TIMES: 11:00a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 2:30p
FORMAT: 4-Round, Swiss Style (NO ELIMINATIONS)
QUALIFICATIONS: ALL entrants must be UNRATED or have a CURRENT OTB rating less than 800 [U800] AND be under age 18. Current memberships in USCF [United States Chess Federation] or MCA [Michigan Chess Association] are not required. This is a wonderful opportunity to WIN your membership in the USCF or the MCA. See the prize structure list below.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
1st Place = USCF Membership; 2nd Place & 3rd Place = MCA membership. MCA TIE BREAKERS WILL BE USED.
Additional prizes available if there are more than 19 participants.
ENTRIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DR. ED MANDELL, Sponsor @ 248-635-2375
MARCIE KAHN, Executive Assistant @ 248-890-9039
JACK KAHN, Tournament Director @ 248-761-7123 chess.atkm@gmail.com
Michigan Chess Association calendar: ww2.michess.org/Lists/Calendar.a