Schedule

I was just wondering what schedule everyone is playing.  I will be playing the four day schedule, always do.  Love them grind 'em out positions.

can you elaborate as to how the schedule s work , ive never been to a tournament before

I am on the two day schedule but, I will be there Friday.

The schedules are as follows:

7 round Swiss, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75. 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/45.)
Under 900 Section plays separate 2-day schedule only, G/45.

4-day schedule: Late entries end Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30.
3-day schedule: Late entries end Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3:30 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30.
2-day schedule (U1300 & up): Late entries end Sun 9 am; rds. Sun 10, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30.
2-day schedule (U900): Late entries end Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, Mon 10, 12:30, 2:30.

This means that unless you are in the U900 you can choose which # of days to play. I think so... Matt?

Pretty much.  Here's how it goes...

4 day schedule starts Friday and they play one game.  3 day starts Saturday and play two games while 4 day plays one, then the two schedules merge.  2 day starts Sunday, plays four games while the merged plays one, and then all the schedules merge Sunday night for the last three rounds.  4 day is all 40/2 SD/1, can't remember the time controls for the other two schedules.  So if you can handle the time crunch, go for a 2 day schedule.  If you are like me and like long grueling affairs, I'd recommend the 4 day schedule.