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McClain Memorial Tournament
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Fri, 11/18/2011 10:38am.
The 11th Guthrie McClain Memorial Tournament
Start Date/Time: Sat, 12/3/2011 12:00am
End Date/Time: Dec 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Location:
Mechanics' Institute
57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA, 94104
United States
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FORMAT: 5-Round Swiss system in one section
TIME CONTROL: Game in 45 minutes
ROUNDS: 10 a.m., 12 p.m, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
All requests for byes must be made before the start of the second round.
PRIZES: $600 total (based on 25 paid entries)
1st place $200; 2nd place $100; Best Under 2200 $90; Best Under 2000 $75; Best Under 1800 $70; Best Under 1600 $65.
All lower-rated players are eligible to win higher class prizes.
ENTRY FEE: Advance entries are $25 for Mechanics' Institute members, $30 for non-members. Fees increase by $5 for entries received after November 29 and for entry on tournament day.
REGISTRATION: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., December 3, 2011
This tournament is U.S.C.F.-rated. Current membership in the United States Chess Federation is required. Membership can be obtained or renewed at tournament site during registration.
Membership in the Mechanics' Institute is not required for participation in the tournament.
EQUIPMENT: Chess pieces and boards provided. Some clocks available. Scoresheets provided. Please bring a pen or pencil.
The Mechanics' Institute is the oldest chess club in the United States. The Institute can be reached via BART. Exit Montgomery Street BART station. The chess room is on the fourth floor of 57 Post Street, San Francisco.
For entry form and more information: http://www.chessclub.org/calendar.php