K-12 Pingry Swiss, 4/22 at 9:00am

• Players should arrive no later than 8:40am, or risk missing the first round
  
• Games begin at 9am
• There are four rounds (games) of non-elimination chess
• For players using a clock, the time control is G/25; d/5 (game in 25 minutes per player with a five second delay per move)
• Free USCF memberships to unrated/expired players- a $20 value
• Free on-site Wifi provided
• Free scoresheets and pencils provided
• Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section
• Unlike a quad where players may finish early, this tournament will end around 1pm for everyone. Awards ceremony will follow.

A team is comprised of students attending the same school in the same building. A minimum of 2 players from the same school are required to make a team, but there is no maximum. Top 3 scores from each team will be added together to determine team standings. Team trophies are typically presented by the players to school principal or head of school to be displayed. 

After 9am, rounds will begin ASAP, but players will have breaks between rounds. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to remain on-site, as Diplomat Chess will not be supervising players in the cafeteria between games. Snacks and lunch (peanut and nut-free) are allowed in the cafeteria. Water only in the playing hall.

There will be a coach in the cafeteria for game analysis between rounds, and this is a great way to identify mistakes and missed opportunities. If players want the opportunity to review their recently completed game, they need to learn how to take chess notation (the recording of moves). Here is a good primer.

Before registering for a section:

Find your USCF ID and rating

View this to help form teams (updated once per day)

K-1 Under 300 (including unrated)

For players in kindergarten and first grade that are either unrated or rated 299 and below.

K-5 Under 600 (including unrated)

For players in grades K-5 that are either unrated or rated 599 and below. This section is also open to K-1 players with ratings below 299 that are looking for more a challenge.

K-12 Under 1200 (including unrated)

For players in grades K-12 that are either unrated or rated 1199 and below. This section is also open to all scholastic players rated under 600 that are looking for more of a challenge.

Online registration is $50 until the Tuesday before the tournament, at which point the price increases to $60. Online registration closes Friday, 4/21 at 7pm. On-site registration may be available, but will be $60 cash only. Chess sets are provided, but bring a clock if you have one.