This is a eight round tournament held on a Saturday. The time
control
is game in 30 minutes for each player. This is a USCF rated
tournament.
USCF
memberships may be purchased at the site.
Registration is from 8-9am. The first round is at 9:15am and
then
all rounds will be paired ASAP. Up to 2 half point byes are
available if anyone wants to request one.
The tournament is being held at the Red Roof Inn in Brandon off of I-20. You can call (601) 824-3839 for rates and reservations. Click here for map.
The entry fee is $20. Unrated players, players with scholastic
memberships, and players re-joning after USCF after greater than a 1
year absence may play at a reduced
rate of $10.
For Mississippi non-scholastic players, you must be a member
of the
Mississippi Chess Association, which costs $5 a year.
Membership
can be purchased on-site. Out of state players are welcome!
For more information either call Douglas Stewart at (601) 260-6087 or email him at douglas@pobox.com.
For pre-entries mail your entry fee made out to the (Mississippi Chess Association), USCF number, and estimated current rating to:
Douglas Stewart
416 Mockingbird Lane
Madison, MS 39110