2024 Wellington Fall Classic

2024 Wellington Fall Classic

Saturday, September 28th

The Wellington School

3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220

Organizer: The Wellington School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy

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

Sections:

Unrated Lower Elementary (K-3): Grades K-3 with 10 rated games or less (will not be rated)

Unrated Upper Elementary (4-6): Grades 4-6 with 10 rated games or less (will not be rated)

K-12 Reserve (K-12): Grades K-12 with ratings below 500

K-12 Premier (K-12): Grades K-12 with ratings below 1000

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

K-12 Reserve, Premier, and Championship are rated. Players in these sections must have an active US Chess membership. September ratings will be used. Notation is required in all rated sections, though students in grades K-3 in Reserve are not required to take notation. 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:

Unrated Upper/Lower Elementary, K-12 Reserve and 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:

8:00 – 8:30: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:30 AM

8:55: Announcements

9:00: Round 1

Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes.

Entry Fee:

$30 for all online registrations until September 21st; thereafter $40. Can register on-site for $40 up until 8:30 AM. 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, September 27th.  No refunds thereafter. Discounted entry fee for students with financial need are available. Please contact info@columbuschessacademy.org for more information.

Awards:

Trophies to the top 5 players in each section. Trophies awarded to top 2 teams in each section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top three players’ scores count towards team score. Each player will receive a participation medal or keychain. Awards will be conducted as sections finish.

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

Printable Flyer and Mail-In Registration: