1. All players are required to keep score in accordance with USCF rules. The tournament director requests that a copy of all game scores be turned upon completion of games in for three reasons: a) Most importantly, to prevent any later disputes on game results (this has happened in the past); b) For inclusion in the tournament bulletin, if one is published for the event. 2. The starting time for round 1 will be 7:00 pm. Subsequent rounds will start at 6:55 pm. 3. Time control is Game in 55 minutes with a 5 second delay, otherwise time control is Game in 60 minutes. If, for some reason, round 1 is late getting started, the time control may be shortened by the tournament to ensure the round finishes prior to the closing of the Hart Senior Center. 4. Half-point byes are available for any round and may be requested at any time prior to the posting of the official pairings. The only exception is for round 5 when the bye must be requested prior to the start of round 4. Tentative pairings and current standings will be posted on the Recent Results page of the Club’s website. 5. Prizes will be broken down as follows: 1st place overall; 1st place 1500-1799; and 1st place under 1500 (including unrateds). The winner of each section will receive a trophy. 6. Tiebreaks, if necessary, will be as follows: 1) Modified Median; 2) Solkoff; 3) Cumulative; 4) Opposition Cumulative. 7. The USCF Official Rules of Chess, 5th Edition, will be used to resolve any disputes. |