Rules

This is a USCF rated event. All players must have current USCF memberships prior to registration/check-in. This event will deviate from Rule 28A in the Rapid and Dual portions of the event. See details below in the Format section. Accelerated pairings may be used at the discretion of the director.

Registration

This event is exclusive for members of Paducah Chess Club. Members are encouraged to pre-register by contacting Grady Wring. Non-members who want to become members and play in the Club Championship are encouraged to apply for membership at paducahchessclub.com no later than December 7, 2024. Applications for membership received after December 7, 2024 are not guaranteed to be reviewed before the Club Championship.

Format

Blitz: 4SS G/5+2. One section. Pairing numbers are determined by USCF rating as usual. Scores are multiplied by 3 for weighting purposes in the Championship.

Rapid: 3SS G/15+2. Pairing numbers are assigned by the scores from the Blitz portion, including tie breaks. This is a deviation from USCF Rule 28A. Scores from the Blitz portion are used as the starting score for the Rapid portion. Scores for the Rapid portion are multiplied by 4 for weighting purposes and added to the players’ Blitz scores.

Dual: 2SS G/25+5. Pairing numbers are assigned by the scores from the Blitz and Rapid portions, including tie breaks. This is a deviation from USCF Rule 28A. Scores from the Blitz and Rapid portions are used as the starting score for the Dual portion. Scores for the Dual portion are multiplied by 6 for weighting purposes and added to the players’ Blitz and Rapid scores.

Armageddon: In the case of a tie for 1st place overall, the Champion will be decided by a single Armageddon game. If more than 2 players are tied for 1st place, tie breaks from all portions will be added together to determine the top 2 players and they will play in the Armageddon playoff. White starts with 10 minutes, no delay or increment. The two players will place secret bids for black in the form of minutes and seconds. The lowest of the two bids will play as black and will start with the amount of time they bid. In the event of a draw, black wins.

Prizes

The Club Champion will have their name added to the Champions Cup that will remain on display at our club headquarters. The club champion will also receive a medal.

The top U1500 player will receive a medal.

The top U1100 player will receive a medal.

Schedule

Registration/Check-In: 9am - 9:30am
Player Meeting: 9:45am
Blitz Round 1: 10am
Blitz Round 2-4: ASAP
Estimated end of Blitz and Lunch Break: 11:15am
Rapid Round 1: 12:30pm
Rapid Round 2-3 and Dual Round 1-2: ASAP
Estimated Award Ceremony: 4:45pm

Byes

One half-point bye is available for each player and can be used for any round. Byes must be requested during registration/check-in. Players arriving after registration/check-in will receive a half-point bye for Blitz Round 1 and will be paired in all rounds after their arrival.

Organizer: Liam Hereford, hereford.swilliam@gmail.com
Chief TD: Grady Wring, gradyinred@gmail.com