2023 NW Fall Classic Scholastic

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Northwest Fall Classic

Saturday, October 28th

Centennial High School

1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Organizer: Centennial High School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy

Contact: Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, info@columbuschessacademy.org

Sections:

Elementary Reserve (K-5): Grades K-5 with ratings below 500

Elementary Premier (K-5): Grades K-5 with ratings below 1000

HS/MS Premier (6-12): Grades 6-12 with ratings below 1000

Championship (K-12): Includes top rated players from all grade levels

Note that all sections have grade level and rating requirements. Players must be registered with http://www.uschess.org before the tournament. October ratings will be used. Notation is required in all sections except Elementary Reserve. Players should bring their own clock if they have one. Sets will be provided. Sections may change if there are too few participants in any section. If this happens, you will be notified.

Format:

Elementary Reserve, Elementary Premier, HS/MS Premier: 5 Round Swiss, G30;d5

Championship: 4 Round Swiss: G45;d5

Students play all rounds; no elimination. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section.

Schedule:

8:30 – 8:45: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM

8:55: Announcements

9:00: Round 1

Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes.

Entry Fee:

Register at columbuschessacademy.org. $30 for all online registrations until October 21st; thereafter $40 registration fee until 6:00 PM October 27th. No on-site registrations allowed. Two half-point byes may be requested before the start of round 2. USCF discounted membership: $13, must request when registering. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 6:00 PM, October 27th. No refunds thereafter. Discounted entry fee for students with financial need are available. Please contact info@columbuschessacademy.org for more information.

Awards:

For all sections trophies to the top 5 players. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players’ scores count towards team score. Participation medal or chess keychain available to each player. Awards will be conducted as sections finish.

Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase (cash only).

Centennial High School

1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA

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Are you/your child in grades 6-12? This tournament is for MS and HS students only.

Are you registering as an individual? If you are part of a team (i.e., multiple students from the same school in the same section) please have your coach/advisor reach out to register your child and pay for the 'team rate'.

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