OleChess Summer Tournament
July 23, 2016

This chess tournament is OPEN to non-camper and campers alike! The tournament is great for area players, or for players who will be in a day early. It is a one-day USCF event with two sections, offering a reduced entry fee no-prize option for campers who are arriving during the day.

The tournament is 4 rounds, with a time control of G/61 with 5 second delay.

Location: St. Olaf College, Buntrock Commons, Black and Gold Ballroom, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057

Registration/Check-in: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Rounds: 10:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m. Round times for rounds 3 and/or 4 may be advanced if results permit.

OPEN SECTION:
Standard Entry Fee (eligible for prizes): $40 online by 5 p.m. July 22, $50 onsite (cash only). 1 bye available for any round except round 4. Non-prize-eligible entry fee (available to OleChess Camp participants only): $5/game cash only on site; director will award points for unplayed games in a way to create reasonable pairings.

Open section prizes: $1050 prizes based on 30 standard entries, minimum 2/class: $250-$170-$125-$100. Class X, A, B, C/below/unrated : $100

RESERVE SECTION (Open to Players under 1400):
Standard Entry Fee: (eligible for prizes): $25 online by July 22 at 5 p.m., $40 onsite (cash only). 1 bye available for any round except round 4. Non-prize-eligible entry fee (available to OleChess Camp participants only): $5/game on site; director will award points for unplayed games in a way to create reasonable pairings.

Reserve Section Prizes: $500 prizes based on 30 standard entries, minimum 2/class: $150-$125-$75-$50. Class E, F/UNR: $50.Also (overlapping prizes): plaques to top 5, medals to next 10.

To register: on-line form.

Advanced entries include National Master Ken Wallach and FIDE Master Kevin Bachler. Track all advanced entries here.

Tournament fee is non-refundable after July 12.

Many restaurants are available within a 5 minute drive.

No smoking. No computers. The site is wheelchair accessible.

For more information: OleChess, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 507-786-3031

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