WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2022. Starts at 8:45am. Ends around 5pm. Beginner section ends around 1pm. Blitz tournament ends around 7:30pm.
WHERE: Kauai Society of Artists Gallery in the Kukui Grove Shopping Center. (Look for KSA behind Jamba Juice, behind the children's playground).
ENTRY FEE: $25 if entry is received by Wednesday, August 24 (beginner section $20). $35 thereafter (beginner $25). Discounts: Deduct $10 for under age 20 or over 60, and $5 for each additional family member. Blitz entry fee $15, with $5 discount for under age 20 or over 60. (Scholarships available by request - please just ask for what you need.)BRING: A friend. All chess boards, pieces and clocks will be provided. Current USCF membership is required except in beginner section (
new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players under age 20 can join the USCF at the tournament for just $10.
FORMAT: A non-elimination chess tournament (everyone plays all rounds).
There will be three sections: 1) A 4-round unrated section for beginners, 2) A 7-round USCF Quick-rated section with a G/20 +9 time control, and 3) A 7-round USCF Dual-rated section (both quick and regular) with a G/20 +10 time control.