Format: 4-SS with 1 Section.
Time Control: G/10+5 (increment).
Rating System: USCF Online-Quick.
Your OTB rating will not be affected.
Games will played and paired using the LiChess tournament interface and will utilize it's fair-play algorithm to prevent cheating. The LiChess tournament interface will automatically assign up to one half-point bye to any player that joins after Round 1 has begun. No half-point byes can be given to players who want to pause or withdraw from the tournament early.
Prizes will be paid out 2-3 days following tournament following a fair play check.
Entry Fee: $5. Must be received by 6:00pm Central Time (aka Chicago Time) on day of tournament
Prizes (Based on 10 paid entrants; prizes may be reduced if there are less than 10 players )
1st Place: $20
2nd Place $10
Time: Round 1 begins at 7:00pm Central Time (aka Chicago time). Subsequent begin rounds ASAP.
Send your $5 EF via PayPal
https://paypal.me/DSye by 6:00pm Central Time (aka Chicago Time) on the night of the tournament.
Tournament password will be emailed to you following confirmation of payment.