Oklahoma City Chess Club
FREE ENTRY for Players rated 2000+ who register by April 17. More early entry discounts below.
The Oklahoma City Spring Championship
Three-day schedule: April 24–26
Two-day schedule: April 25 & 26
$1625 prize fund*
+Trophies to top scholastic players rated under 1000
+Trophies to section winners and top rated under 1600
Oklahoma City Chess Club
10 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Format
G/90+30, 5 Rounds, Swiss
Two-day schedule rounds one & two are G/75; d/5
Schedule
Three-day schedule rounds 1 & 2: Fri 6:30 p.m. & Sat 11 a.m.
Two-day schedule rounds 1 & 2: Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
(Both schedules)
Round 3: Sat 4 p.m.
Round 4: Sun 10 a.m.
Round 5: Sun 3 p.m.
Sections & Prizes
*Cash prizes are based on 50 paid, full-price entries.
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+)
1st - $450 + trophy
2nd - $300
3rd- $200
Top U1600 - trophy
RESERVE (U1600)
1st - $325 + trophy
2nd - $200
3rd - $125
Top scholastic player rated under 1000 - trophy
Entry
Early entry discounts (deadline Friday, April 17):
- FREE entry for players rated 2000+ (EF deducted from prizes.)
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FREE entry for new US Chess members who purchase their US Chess membership through us. (EF deducted from prizes.) Use this link to register.
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$50 for seniors (65+), anyone registering with a sibling or spouse, and full-time college students
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$60 for everybody else
Seniors who wish to pay cash onsite can email us by April 17 and still enjoy the early entry discount.
All players who enter after Friday, April 17: $75
Re-entry: $15 (to re-enter from the three-day into the two-day schedule)
Playing up: $15 for players rated between 1450 and 1599 who wish to play up to Premier. Live or published rating may be used. No playing up 151+ points beneath section threshold.
Re-entry: $15 to re-enter from the three-day into the two-day schedule.)
Questions?
Contact rebecca@chessokc.com or call/text (405) 642-6136.
If the button below does not automatically take you to the registration form, copy this url into your browser window: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8691
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 membership
A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments. Is your membership current? Renew your membership here.
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.