Third State Championship/Spiegel Cup Qualifier
- Date
- Sunday, January 26, 2020
- Site
Robert Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua NH 03062
- Time Control
- 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
- Entry Fee
- $25 advance mailed by 01/20/20; online (Paypal): $25 by 01/24/20. $30 at site. $5 discount to players in Reserve sections. $15 discount to 1st time players (first US Chess-rated tournament) in Reserve sections.
- Prizes
- Trophies for top 3 in each division; winning MA student in each 14U, 11U, and 8U qualifies for state championship finals. (Ties broken by playoff games) Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points who do not win a trophy, or to any player with the same point score as the third-place trophy winner.
- Registration
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM.
- Round Times
- Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP.
On-site registration cut-off is 9:00 AM sharp. Anybody registering after 9:00 will receive a 0-point bye in Round 1, and will be paired in Round 2. There are no 1/2 point byes available. No smoking, no computers, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible Section eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2019 Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. All food consumed in the hotel must be purchased from the hotel. Minimum rating is 1200, official or live, for players in 14 & Under and 11 & Under Qualifier sections. We suggest a minumum rating of 600 for the 8 & Under Qualifier section, but this is not mandatory. Online registration closes Friday night, 01/24/20
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