A Knights Chess Obsession

The Dark Knights gather again. 

The Chess Enterprise in association with The Secret Dark Knight Society, presents A Knights Chess Obsession, a one day 4 round chess tournament. Each player has 45 minutes with a 5 second delay to complete each game. The tournament has 2 sections, Premier (1500+) and Reserve (U1500). The first game begins at 10:30AM. Boards and sets provided, please bring clocks. Open to adult players age 18 and up (players under 18 may be permitted with organizer approval if accompanied by a playing relative). Play may be outdoors, depending on weather. Limited to 28 total players.
 

Playing Site: 

The Secret Dark Knight Society            

1799 Franklin Ave. Columbus, OH  43205

 (Playing site is a private residence, in a quiet neighborhood.)

Player limit: 28 players total, all sections.
Date: Saturday September 17, 2022
Format: 4 SS.  G/45 d5.  2 Sections.  US Chess rated event.
Rounds: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm,  4:30 pm /ASAP. Lunch break after Rd 1.
Sections: Premier Section (open to 1500/up), Reserve Section U1500

 Prizes: $500 based on 28 paid entries.

♞Premier (1500+)  $150-80, top U1800 $70.

♞Reserve (U1500)  $100-60, top U1200 $40.

Entry Fee:

• $30 online by September 14. Click Here to Enter 
• $40 online after or on-site. (cash, card OK)

Registration:                        Advance entry is strongly recommended

• Onsite registration Saturday, 10am to 10:20am.
• Online registration closes at midnight the day before the tournament.
•  One ½-point bye OK for any round, must be requested before the start of round 2.
  Section placement based on updated current month 2023 rating supplement.
• TD has discretion to use US Chess online rating for pairing purposes in extreme cases to preserve fairness.
• Accelerated pairings at TD discretion. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.
• Refund minus a $3 admin fee until the end of registration.
• US Chess rated event. US Chess membership required.
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• Questions: Email: TheChessEnterprise@gmail.com.