Oklahoma City Chess Club
Friday Action Swiss
This is a recurring event. Check the tournaments page for dates.
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Oklahoma City Chess Club, 10 NE 10th Street in downtown Oklahoma City map​
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Format
Four rounds. Swiss System. Game in 30 minutes with a five-second delay.
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Round 1 at 1:00
Register from 12 to 12:30. (The café is closed on Sundays, so the doors will be locked until noon.)
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Rounds 2–4 are paired back to back. ​​
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If you plan to leave the playing venue between rounds, sign up to have your pairings texted to you so you'll know when your next round is about to start. Look for a QR code when you arrive.​​
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Prizes
Awards given for all plus scores (2.5+)
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Entry: $20
First-time tournament players: Purchase your first US Chess membership through us by noon (day of event) and pay no entry fee for this tournament. You can do that here. Players rated 2000+: Free entry if you let us know by noon (day of event). Be sure to check in before 6:30.
About the venue
The chess club is located above Kamp's 1910 Café. No outside food or drink, please. But come hungry and purchase something from the café (it's OK to bring it upstairs to the chess club). Friday-night chess club will be happening in the café starting at 5 p.m., so come early to warm up and enjoy something from Kamp's delicious menu.
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Equipment
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Questions?
Contact Rebecca Rutledge at rebecca@chessokc.com or (405) 642-6136.
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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.
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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.
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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.​
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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. ​
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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.
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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.
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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. ​
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US Chess memberships
A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments. Is your membership current? Renew or purchase your first US Chess membership here.
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About the venue
The chess club is located above Kamp's 1910 Café. Except on Sundays, when the café is closed, do not bring any outside food or drink into the building. Try something from their delicious menu instead.​
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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.
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