THE COLUMBUS CHESS ACADEMY
2025 Northwest Fall Classic
2025 Northwest Fall Classic
Saturday, November 8th
Centennial High School
1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
NOTE: This tournament is for players in Grades 6 – 12 Only
Organizer: Centennial High School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy
Contact: Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, info@columbuschessacademy.org
Sections:
Nonrated: Players with less than 10 rated games. Section will not be rated.
U600: Players with ratings below 600
U900: Players with ratings below 900
U1200: Players with ratings below 1200
U1600: Players with ratings below 1600
Open: Open to all players, the strongest section of the tournament
Players with more than 10 rated games are not eligible for the nonrated section. Players in the rated sections must be registered with http://www.uschess.org before the tournament. November ratings will be used. Organizer has right to adjust sections based on the number of entries for the rated sections. Notation is required in sections U1200 and up. Players should bring their own clock if they have one. Sets will be provided.
Format:
Nonrated, U600, U900: 5 Round Swiss, G30;d5
U1200, U1600, Open: 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. $35 for all online registrations until November 2nd; thereafter $40 registration fee until 8:00 PM November 7th. No on-site registrations allowed. One half-point bye may be requested before the start of round 2. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 8:00 PM, November 7th. 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 3 players in each section and to players who score at least 3.5 points in the nonrated, U600, and U900 sections. 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 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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If you do not have a team, but would like to be assigned to a team when a spot becomes available, please fill out the Individual Registration form. If you already have a team, have your TEAM CAPTAIN fill out the Team Registration. Other members of the team do not have to submit a registration.