Make up KCC Blitz/Rapid Tournament

Kearney Chess Club

Blitz/Rapid Tournament

December 10th 2022 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Kearney Public Library

2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, Ne.

Format: Based on the number of players the format will be a 5-round Swiss System.

Time Control: G/5 Blitz, G/10 Rapid One Open section.

Check in and on-site Registration: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Rounds:  Round 1 starts at 12:00 pm or shortly after registration ends. Subsequent rounds start soon after the last game of the previous round ends. Each round will be approximately 1 hour where you and your opponent will play 2 (two) blitz games and 2 (two) rapid games each player playing as black and white. Scoring for the rounds will be based on combined scores of Blitz and Rapid games.

For example: if you win 3 games and lose 1 then you are awarded 1 point for the round, if you win 2 and lose 2 then you and your opponent will each receive 1/2 point. if you win 1 and lose 3 then you are awarded 0 points.

Free will donation Kearney Chess is doing a fundraiser so we can purchase a license for Swiss Sys ($100), a pairing software which will allow us to run tournaments more efficiently.

All Players and spectators including children must show proper etiquette and sportsmanship.

Contact: Eric Ring ericring84@gmail.com with any questions.

USCF membership is NOT required for this event*.

USCF rules will be used. Half point byes available if requested at registration.

EQUIPMENT: Players must bring their own sets and chess clocks if possible. A limited number of chess sets and chess clocks may be available. If you do not have a chess clock, you can download a chess clock app from your app store. Notation is NOT required for this tournament.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

* If interested you can register for USCF membership online at https://new.uschess.org/form/membership

For updates about the tournament visit and follow the club on facebook @KearneyChess.