Maryland Chess Association
PLEASE READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
****USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active****
Quick Rating will be use for this tournament
Date of Event: March 13, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10;d3)
3 Sections: Premier, U1200 and U900
Prizes: The number of prizes based on 50 fully paid entries.
Premier: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $70
U1200: 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $50, 3rd Place $30
U900: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, 3rd Place $30
Round Schedule:
Round 1: 7:00 PM
Round 2: 7:30 PM - ASAP
Round 3: 8:00 PM - ASAP
Round 4: 8:30 PM - ASAP
Entry Fee:
Free entry for GMs/IMs/FMs if committed by 3/9. After 3/9 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.
Non-Club members: $20
RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087
- NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
- Online registration will close on March 12th at 10:00pm.
- Must check in by 6:30pm. Players that arrive after 6:30pm the day of the tournament may not be guaranteed to be paired for the first round.
- Those that pay in advance do not need to check in.
Payment: Make payment by March 12th to guarantee your spot as we have a limit of 50 players. (Add the Player’s name and tournament date)
1. Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1
2. PayPal: @etoribio2299
3. CashApp: $erickt2299
4. Zelle: 240-848-6732
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players. Priority will go to those that paid in advance.
Contact us at: RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com or at 240-848-6732 if you are running late.
Tiebreaks: Based on USCF preference.
- Modified Median
- Solkoff
- Cumulative
- Opposition Cumulative score
Equipment: Please bring your chess set and clock.
Parking: Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A / B, located next to the club.
Electronic Device Policy:
● Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise: This will result in forfeiture of the game.
● Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off:
- First violation: 2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
- Second violation: Forfeiture of the game.
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