OSCA Collaboration: JP Chess 5DC Free Chess Tournament (Boston, MA)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024

This FREE Tournament is the final event in the series “Five Days of Chess“
which is a series of chess events made possible through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture

The tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership. 

Location:
Civic Pavilion,
City Hall Plaza
5 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02203

* Directly opposite Boston Public Market, on Government Center Side of Congress Street)*

TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE ​ 

Name will appear in list of entrants

​LIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE

​Format: 6SS, G10|5
* Tournament is 6 rounds, players get 10 minutes with 5 seconds increment
* Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections
* No USCF membership required for unrated sections 

​​Sections & Prizes
Rated Section (requires USCF membership):
Overall
* 1st: $75 Visa Gift Car
* 2nd: $50 Visa Gift Card
* 3rd: $25 Visa Gift Card

Top of Bottom Half of Ratings
* 1st: $50 Visa Gift Card
* 2nd: $30 Visa Gift Card
* 3rd: $20 Visa Gift Card

​Unrated Section (no USCF membership required)
* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Medals

Round Times:
* R1: 2:00 pm, R2: 2:30pm, R3: 3:00pm, R4: 3:30pm, R5: 4:00pm, R6: 4:30pm
* Rounds 2 thru 6 may start sooner than scheduled.
* Prize giving and closure will be after Round 6 has been completed, approximately at 5:00 pm
* Tournament starts promptly at 2:00 pm (must be registered by 1:45pm), Finished around 5:00 pm

​Additional Information
* Doors open at 1:15pm (45 mins before the tournament start)
* On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)
* Players not present and not checked in by 1:45pm will be removed from the tournament
* No phones allowed during tournament play.
* This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture
organized by JP Chess and Ocean State Chess Association
* Chief Tournament Director: Frank DelBonis, USCF ANTD & TD Assistants

​​​Safety and Notices
* If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.
* The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.
* Parental supervision is required for all juniors.
* Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts.

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