
OKLAHOMA CITY CHESS CLUB

CHATURANGA: The 2025 IAOK Premier
Presented by the India Association of Oklahoma
FORMAT
5-SS, G/30;+10
Five rounds, Swiss system, game in 30 minutes with 10 seconds added per move.
Dual rated (affects both regular and quick). US Chess regular rating (August 2025 supplement) used for pairings.
SCHEDULE
9–9:30 Onsite registration (if space is available. Registration will close once we reach 60 players, so we recommend registering online.)
10:00 Round one. Subsequent rounds ASAP with a break for lunch after round two. Prizes will be awarded after the final-round results are entered for each section.
ENTRY
$30/player. Free entry to titled players (NM+) with $30 deducted from winnings. Enter online (recommended) using the form below or onsite between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Anyone registering after 9:30 will be given a half-point bye in the first round.
SECTIONS & PRIZES
Trophy or plaque for first, second and third place in each section & top U1800 in Premier, top U1200 in Reserve, and top U600 in Novice. Cash prizes* for first place in each section are as follows: Premier $200, Reserve $120, Novice $60
*Based on 50 paid, full-price entries
TIEBREAKS
Should a two-way tie for first place occur in any section, a two-game, unrated, G/5 blitz match will be held to determine the trophy winner. If a tie persists, a G/5 Armageddon game will be used to determine the winner.
Standard USCF tiebreaks will only be used to determine the top two players to enter the playoff match if three or more players tie for first place. See rule 34E, 34E1-3, and 34E10 in the USCF's Official Rules of Chess for tiebreak details.
US Chess standard tiebreaks used to break all second- and third-place ties for non-monetary awards.
Cash prizes will not be affected by tiebreaks of any kind.
MORE INFORMATION
No outside food or drink. Please help us and thank our neighbor, Kamp’s 1910 Café, by purchasing something from their delicious and affordable menu. They are open until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Playing up is permitted for players within 100 points of the next-higher section’s rating threshold. Play-up fee is $10.
One half-point bye is available for rounds 1-4 only. Request before round 3.
Equipment is provided. Players are encouraged to bring their own sets to play warmup games over breakfast/lunch in the café.
A current US Chess membership is required. Join US Chess or renew your membership
Players must be familiar with the USCF's Official Rules of Chess
QUESTIONS?
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 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. Nobody likes having to sit there doing nothing for an hour because their opponent couldn't be bothered to let us know they couldn't make it. 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. If you're registering onsite, or if the tournament has a check-in requirement, just send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we'll put you in. Otherwise, players who register after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye in Swiss tournaments. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who are not checked in (in person or by text) 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. 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. 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 fee. US Chess membership: A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments. For all OKC Chess Club tournaments (excluding events we host or run for other organizations), players may purchase their membership through us and pay no entry fee for their first tournament if they do so by that tournament's early entry deadline. 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. 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. Capacity: Limited to 60 players.
REGISTRATION STARTS HERE.
Please read our Terms & Conditions (above) before you register.
Submit player name, email, and the phone number we should use to contact you on the day of the tournament.
If nothing happens when you click "Finish registration," use this link: CHATURANGA 2025 IAOK OPEN