Rockville Chess Club (RCC) Rapid 4SS Tournament

Overview

The Rockville Chess Club (RCC) is hosting a Rapid 4SS Tournament, which is a United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated event. The tournament will follow a four-round Swiss system format, ensuring all players participate in each round regardless of their performance in previous games.

USCF Membership Required: Must have USCF membership active.

Location: 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850

Time Control: Each game will be played with a time control of Game in 10 minutes, with a 3-second delay (G/10;d3).

Entry Fees: • Club Nonmembers: $20 • RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)

Payment:
(Please add the player's name, and tournament date)

Cash: On-Site

Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1

PayPal: @etoribio2299

CashApp: $erickt2299

Apple Pay: 240-848-6732

Zelle: 240-848-6732

Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087 Participants can register online using the provided registration link. Onsite registration will close at 6:45 PM. Players who arrive after this time are not guaranteed to be paired for the first round.

Prizes: 70% of EF returned as prize. The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entrants\

• 1st Place:

• 2nd Place:

• 3rd Place:

• U1200:

Round Schedule:

• Round 1: 7:00 PM

• Round 2: 7:30 PM - ASAP

• Round 3: 8:00 PM - ASAP

• Round 4: 8:30 PM - ASAP

Tiebreaks: Set typical (USCF)

Modified Median

Solkoff

Cumulative

Opposition Cumulative score.

Byes: Players may request up to two half-point byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.

Contact us: Let us know if you are arriving late or no longer attending at RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com, or 240-848-6732.

Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 participants.

Equipment: All necessary chess sets, boards, and clocks will be provided for participants.

Parking: Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A and B, located next to the club.

Electronic Device Policy:

• Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise: This will result in forfeiture of the game.

• Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off:

• First violation: 2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.

• Second violation: Forfeiture of the game.

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