Maryland Chess Association
PLEASE READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
****USCF membership required****
July published quick rating will be used for this tournament
Date of Event: July 10th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: Rockville United Methodist Church - 112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10; d3)
3 Sections:
Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500)
U1200 (Class Prize U1000)
U900 (Class Prize U600).
Prizes: The number of prizes is based on 50 fully paid entries.
Premier: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, U1700 $60, U1500 $50
U1200: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U1000 $30
U900: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U600 $30
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Rounds Schedule |
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Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
Round 4 |
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7:00 PM |
7:30 PM - ASAP |
8:00 PM- ASAP |
8:30 PM- ASAP |
Entry Fee:
Free entry for GMs/IMs/FMs if committed by 7/8. After 7/8 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed. Please email me for registration at rockvillechessclub@gmail.com
Ealy registration RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Early registration non-club members: $20
Regular Entry Fees: $25 (After 7/8/26, 10pm)
See pre-registration list HERE:
- Online registration will close on July 10th at 6:30pm.
- No-Refund Deadline: Once the first round is paired or begins, no refunds or credit are issued. No-shows forfeit their entry fees entirely.
- On-site registration MAY be subject to an automatic 1st round "bye", or out of ordinary pairings.
- Forfeit of the first round will result in withdrawal from the tournament (Unless you notify the TD in advanced).
- We provide chess sets for all players but may not have enough clocks. If you have a chess clock, please bring it.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the 2nd round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players.
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
Parking: Free parking is available located behind the church.
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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