David’s 30th Birthday Tournament

Saturday February 24, 2024

Oakley Applied Science Center Room 105S

Oakley Applied Science Building South

Murray, KY, 42071

David is turning the big 3-0 this February, and wants to include the local chess community in the celebrations (with support of the Murray State Chess Club). Notice, things such as time control, entry fee, and players receiving a complimentary gift are themed around 30!

US Chess Membership is Required. All US Chess Rules will be followed. 

Players younger than high school age (~14) must be accompanied by an adult.

Format:

One Section

5 Rounds SS; G/30+5 (Clocks will be set with 30 minutes per player, and a 5 second increment that adds back after each move)

Entry Fee: $30. The first 30 players to register in full will receive a free mousepad-material chess board to commemorate the event (A $15-20 value; pieces not included). Boards will be given out at the conclusion of the tournament. Online registration: kingregistration.com/register/30BDay. Players may also register directly with David. 

Prizes:

Based on 30 paid entries

*First 30 players to sign up receive a free commemorative chessboard (A $15-20 value)!

1st - $100

Top U1801 - $42

Top U1501 - $40

Top U1201 - $38

Top U900* - $36

Top U600* - $34

Biggest Upset* - $10

Unrated players: In lieu of a published regular rating, the tournament director reserves the right to use live regular or quick USCF ratings for pairing and prize eligibility purposes. *Unrated players are not eligible for the Top U900, Top U600 prize, or Biggest Upset prize. 

Schedule

Onsite Registration and Check-In: 9:00am-9:45am

Round 1: 10:00am

Round 2: 11:30am

Lunch Break

Round 3: 1:45pm

Round 4: 3:00pm

Round 5: 4:30pm

The tournament is estimated to conclude around 5:45pm. 

Players arriving after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (2 max).

Other Info

Boards and Pieces will be provided. Please bring clocks.

Board 1 may be streamed via Facebook Live or Youtube.

For tournament updates and more information about chess in the area, visit the Jackson Purchase + Western KY Area Chess website: https://www.jacksonpurchasechess.com/

Please contact David Sye, syechessclub@gmail.com, if you have any questions.