Tuesday, July 6, 2021

WOCC Rated Tournament Starts Tonight


Here are the details on the West Orange Chess Club's first USCF rated tournament since the reopening of the club, which had been closed due to COVID. 

5SS, G/45 5d. EF: $20.00. Reg: 6:00-7:45 on July 6 (or in advance). Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3. Rds: 8:00 on all dates. Two 1/2 point byes allowed in any round (The TD must know of the bye request by 3:30 of the day of the round. Once requested, the request is binding). USCF membership required (must be valid through to the end of the tournament). Pairings will not be announced in advance in any round. Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Possible other prizes to be determined based on the number of entries and rating distribution. 

Those of you who paid the entry fee to the canceled club championship of last year (of which only one round was played) will be credited toward the entry fee of this tournament or any future event if participation in this tournament is not possible. The results of that round will be "tacked" onto the rating report of this tournament in an "Extra Games" section. 

Tournament Committee: John M. Hagerty (Chief TD), Doran Race (1st Assistant TD), Steve Moctezuma (2nd Assistant TD). 

The Tournament Committee reserves the right as allowed by USCF guidelines to make changes it deems necessary for the proper running of the event. 

To register in advance, request a bye or for any questions please contact Chief TD John Hagerty at 973-736-3433 between the hours of 10am and 9pm and leave a message if necessary. He can also be reached via email at buickchess@gmail.com

Please contact Chief TD Hagerty to ensure that especially your advanced registration or bye requests are received in time.