K-8 Pingry Swiss, 11/18 at 9:00am

Online registration has closed. Spaces remain; in-person registration available before 8:30am Saturday. $60, cash only.

• 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 on-site Wifi provided
• Free scoresheets and pencils provided
• Trophies to the top 4 individuals and top 2 teams in each section

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. 

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.

Before registering for a section:

Find your USCF ID and rating

K-1 Under 300

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

K-5 Under 600

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

K-8 Under 1200

For players in grades K-8 with ratings under 1199. This section is also open to players rated below 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, 11/17 at noon. On-site registration may be available, but will be $60 cash only. Chess sets are provided, but bring a clock if you have one.