OKLAHOMA CITY CHESS CLUB
Wednesday Weeklies
A series of rated three-round practice events
Game/60+10
Get some practice at a time control that lets you stretch out & play your best game. For these three-game series, hyper accelerated (1-2) Swiss pairings will be used (the top-rated player is paired with the #2-rated player, #3 is paired with #4, and so on). No prizes; this tournament is for practice & rating points only.
One game a week on Wednesday evenings:
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October 16, 23, 30
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November 13, 20, 27
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December 4, 11, 18
Entry: $15
Players who miss the first week may enter late for $10.
Format:
Three rounds per event. Game in 60 minutes with 10 seconds added per move.
​​​​Registered players should check in by 6:15. If you're running late, call or text so we'll know to pair you. (405) 642-6136.
Rounds start promptly at 6:30.
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At the Oklahoma City Chess Club, 10 NE 10th Street in downtown Oklahoma City (second floor of the Kamp's 1910 building).
A current US Chess membership is required. Check your membership here. If you need to renew, or if you're a new player and have not yet joined US Chess, submit this form and we'll process the membership for you.
No time for dinner? Grab something from the café and bring it upstairs with you. Check out the Kamp's menu here.
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Absolutely no outside food or drink permitted.
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Questions? Send an email to info@chessokc.com or call/text (405) 642-6136.
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Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions
All registrations made after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye. No exceptions. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who check in after the cutoff time will be given a first-round bye. For quads tournaments, players who arrive after the registration cutoff time may not be able to participate in the tournament.
(If you are running late, send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we’ll pair you in round one.)
Playing up: Players can play up if their monthly US Chess rating is within 150 points of the next section. Live rating may also be considered. Play-up fee: $10
Equipment: Sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are provided at all Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments. For the monthly Challengers Double Blitz Quads and other events held downstairs in the café, bring your own equipment if you can.
US Chess membership: A current US Chess membership is required for all rated* tournaments. New US Chess members may purchase their membership through us and pay no entry fee for their first tournament.
Titled players: NM+ play free! Just send us an email to register.
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 exceptions.
Accessibility: If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let us know in advance.
Capacity: Limited to 60 players.
**No membership is required for special tournaments such as bughouse, bullet, 960 etc. since these are not ratable.
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