Thanks for the help Estragon -
but where do you see EF for Under-1400 players is $68?
I tried Ctrl + F and still couldn't find it.
I would enter either U1700 or U1400. But wow that's like $100 to enter the tourney. (since I need a USCF membership)
What does this mean?
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I'm an Unrated Adult player from New York and would like to play in this upcoming tournament.
Unfortunately, I do not comprehend all these abbreviations and such.
1. How much is the entry fee?
2. Do I need to pay for the USCF membership?
3. How much is prize money?
4. Is this teams?
5. What does the Orange text I highlighted mean?
Thanks a lot for helping a new player!! - BoobsGalore
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