Oklahoma City Chess Club
The Roaring Tiger Open
Memorial Student Union at East Central University
300 S. Highland
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
Format & time control
4-SS, G/45 d5 (Game in 45 minutes with a five-second delay). Affects regular and quick rating. Regular rating (August supplement) used for pairings.
Schedule
9–9:30 onsite registration. Anyone wishing to register after 9:30 will receive a half-point bye in the first round.
Rounds
10:00, 12:10, 1:50, 3:30
*For rounds 3 and 4, players are permitted to start early if they wish to do so.
Sections: TBD based on entries. This is our first tournament in Ada; in order to provide the best experience for everybody, we will determine the sections once we see what our pool of players looks like. We'll finalize the sections and post them on this page the day before the event.
Prizes: Trophies for all plus scores (2.5+) and a trophy to the top scholastic player rated 0–1200.
More information
Equipment provided.
Check-in is not required for this tournament. If you are registered and have not contacted us to cancel, you will be paired in round one. So if you won’t be able to make it, please be courteous to your fellow players and let us know. This way, nobody will have to sit and wait for an opponent who won’t be showing up. Just email us or send a text to (405) 642-6136.
One half-point bye is available for missed rounds. Request in advance. Add a note to your registration or send us an email.
⚠️ If you need to leave early, tell the TD so you can be removed from the pairings.
Questions? Contact the TD at rebecca@chessokc.com or (405) 642-6136
Saturday, August 15
ENTRY/REGISTRATION
Advance entry: $30
Enter online until 9 a.m. tournament day. Link is at the bottom of this page.
Onsite entry: $40
Register onsite from 9 to 9:30. Card preferred. If paying with cash, bring exact change.
Discounts: Must enter by Thursday, August 13.
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Free entry to players rated 2000+. Enter promo code 2000 at checkout.
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Free entry to ECU students. Enter promo code TIGER at checkout. If you are a first-time tournament player and need a US Chess membership, purchase your membership at www.chessokc.com/memberships.
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Free entry to first-time tournament players who purchase their US Chess membership through this link: www.chessokc.com/memberships by Thursday, August 13. You will be entered after we process your membership. (So don't submit the form on this page.)
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$25 entry to seniors (65+). Enter promo code SENIOR at checkout.
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$25 entry to full-time college students. Enter promo code STUDENT at checkout.
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$25 entry to players registering with a sibling or spouse. Enter promo code FAMILY at checkout.
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All discounts expire at midnight on Thursday, August 13.
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Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions
Safe play
Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments are run in accordance with US Chess Safe Play policies. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and should be reported to the tournament director.
Refunds
A player can receive a refund -$5 if they cancel up to one hour before the tournament start time. Players who no-show do not receive a refund.
No shows = not cool
For tournaments that don't require players to check in, it's still very important that we know who's coming and who isn't. A no-show means somebody gets paired with an opponent who's not coming. If something comes up, just send us a text so we'll know not to pair you. Players who no-show may be prohibited from registering in advance for future tournaments.
Running late?
No worries. Just send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we'll put you in. (Or check you in, if check-in is required.) Otherwise, players who register after the deadline will be given a first-round bye in Swiss tournaments. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who are not checked in by the cutoff time will be given a half-point bye for round one. For quads, players who arrive after the registration cutoff/check-in time may not be able to participate in the event.
Leaving early?
Players who withdraw before the last round are not eligible for prizes. If you decide to leave before the last round, tell the tournament director so they can remove you from the pairings.
Equipment
Sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are provided at all Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments. For events held in the café, bring your own equipment if you can.
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Players must notify us in advance if they wish to use an electronic scoring device in lieu of a paper scoresheet. Click here for a list of US Chess-approved electronic scoring devices.
Playing up
Unless otherwise noted in the TLA, a player within 150 points of the next rating threshold may play up to that section for a $10 (one-day events) or $15 (weekend events) fee.
Byes
Half-point byes (for missed rounds) be requested before round 2. Up to two half-point byes are available in five-round tournaments. In four-round events, players may request one half-point bye.
US Chess memberships
A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments. Is your membership current? Renew your membership here.
Accessibility
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to ensure you have a great tournament experience.