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K-12 players throughout the U.S.A. are welcome.

29 Individual Trophies & 11 Team Trophies

Players in the Varsity section can earn MD-Sweet-16 Varsity Points to qualify for the Maryland Sweet 16, an annual invitational tournament in February at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The winner of the MD Sweet 16 will receive a 4-year scholarship to UMBC valued at $35,000. The top 16 Varsity players who compete in at least 1 of MCA’s 8 MD-Sweet-16 Varsity tournaments from September - February will qualify for the MD Sweet 16.

Kent County Middle School 402 East Campus Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620

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SECTIONS (Round 1 for all sections at 9:30 AM. Subsequent rounds as soon as possible.) The sections below are listed in descending order of rating strength. The vast majority of players register for the lowest section for which they qualify, so as to increase their odds of winning a trophy.

Varsity grades K-12, rated 1100+ trophies to the top 4 individuals, the top under-1400 individual, & the top 2 teams 3-SS, G/45 inc/30 (3-round Swiss System, 45-minute Game per player & 30-second increment per move)

Junior Varsity grades K-12, rated 700-1199 or strong unrated high-school players (grades 9-12) trophies to the top 4 individuals, the top under-1000 individual, & the top 2 teams 4-SS, G/60 d/5 (4-round Swiss System, 60-minute Game per player & 5-second delay per move)

High-School & Middle-School Intermediate grades 6-12, rated under 800 or unrated  trophies to the top 4 individuals, the top under-600 individual, & the top 2 teams 5-SS, G/45 d/5 (5-round Swiss System, 45-minute Game per player & 5-second delay per move)

Elementary-School Intermediate grades K-5, rated under 800 or unrated  trophies to the top 4 individuals, the top under-600 individual, & the top 2 teams 5-SS, G/45 d/5 (5-round Swiss System, 45-minute Game per player & 5-second delay per move)

Elementary-School Novice grades K-5, rated under 400 or unrated trophies to the top 4 individuals, the top under-200 individual, & the top 3 teams 5-SS, G/30 d/5 (5-round Swiss System, 30-minute Game per player & 5-second delay per move)

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66:which-uscf-rating-determines-the-sections-in-which-a-player-may-or-must-play&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for Which USCF Rating Determines the Section(s) in which a Player May or Must Play?</a>

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78:teampolicy&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for MCA’s Scholastic Team Policy.</a>

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77:byepolicy&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for MCA’s Scholastic Bye Policy.</a>

Tournament Registration Fee $15 (Regular), if by Tuesday, 9/11 (online or received mail) $20 (Last-Minute), if by 7 PM, Thursday, 9/13 (online) $30 (At-the-Door), 8:30 - 9:00 AM, Saturday, 9/15 (only if space is available; half-point bye likely in Round 1)

USCF Membership Players are required to have a current USCF membership at USCF-rated tournaments, and all MCA tournaments are USCF-rated. Players without a current USCF membership are ineligible to play and will not be paired. Players without a current USCF membership at the scheduled close of online registration on Thursday night are unlikely to be paired in Round 1. If not paired, players will receive a half-point bye in Round 1 and 0-point byes in subsequent rounds, until their purchase of a current USCF membership has been processed. Processing a membership on the day of a tournament can take several hours; therefore, players who wait until the day of a tournament to purchase a current USCF membership are unlikely to win a trophy. A USCF membership can be purchased online or by mail, along with registration for the tournament. If the player's USCF membership is current, bring a current USCF card or proof of membership to the tournament. Scholastic (12 and under): $17 or $24 Youth (15 and under): $22 or $28 Young Adult (24 and under): $26 or $33

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/tourneyreg">CLICK HERE for the LIST OF PLAYERS (Attendees) CURRENTLY REGISTERED for this tournament</a>

<a href="http://mdchess.com/Chestertown_individuals_alphabetically.html">CLICK HERE for the LIST OF PLAYERS: INDIVIDUALS (alphabetically)—updated on?/?</a>

<a href="http://mdchess.com/Chestertown_individuals_section.html"> CLICK HERE for the LIST OF PLAYERS: INDIVIDUALS (by section)—updatedon?/?</a>

<a href="http://mdchess.com/Chestertown_teams_section.html"> CLICK HERE for the LIST OF PLAYERS: TEAMS (by section)—updatedon?/?</a>

Registration by Mail Include: player's name, USCF ID #, USCF expiration date, section, grade, school, phone #, email address, & check (made payable to Maryland Chess Association). Mail to: Maryland Chess Association, c/o Mike Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson MD 21204-1841.

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38:fees-for-registration-changes&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for Fees for Registration Changes at MCA Scholastic Tournaments.</a>

What Do Players Need to Bring? * Players are NOT required to bring a clock; however, we encourage you to bring a clock, if you own one. A game may be started without a clock, if one is not available. But if a clock is available, then players are required to use it. Furthermore, if a Tournament Director places a clock on a game, then the players must use the clock. Clocks should be available for purchase at the tournament. * Sets, boards, & scoresheets will be provided. * Please bring a sharp pencil with a good eraser to record (notate) your game on a scoresheet (which will be provided). Except for K-3 players (who might not yet be proficient at writing) and any other player who is unable to write, players are required to record their games. Players are encouraged to record their games for 3 reasons: 1) it helps resolve disputes, 2) it discourages cheating, and 3) it enables post-game analysis. * Food will be available for purchase at the tournament.

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:increment-time-control-for-the-varsity-section&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for an explanation of Increment Time Control for the Varsity Section.</a>

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20:procedures-rules-and-etiquette-for-players-and-spectators-at-an-mca-scholastic-tournament&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for Procedures, Rules, and Etiquette for Players and Spectators at an MCA Scholastic Tournament.</a>

The following may be changed for any section, according to the number of players: the number of rounds, whether pairings will be natural or accelerated during Rounds 1-2, the time control, and the number of trophies.

For further information, contact the Maryland Chess Association at <a href="mailto:tournaments@mdchess.com">tournaments@mdchess.com</a>—or, as a last resort, at 240-426-5477 (M).

<a href="http://www.mdchess.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21:how-to-find-a-players-new-uscf-rating-after-an-mca-scholastic-tournament&catid=9:scholastic&Itemid=7">CLICK HERE for How to Find a Player’s New USCF Rating after an MCA Scholastic Tournament.</a>

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