Announcing the 2024 City Championship
cincinnatichessThe 2024 City Championship starts on Friday, August 16th and continues for the following seven weeks with one game per night.
The format is slightly different this year - there are seven rounds instead of six. However, every entrant must select one zero-point bye round. This allows you to fit the championship into your schedule easier. You may request an additional half-point bye - the first round will be a zero-point bye, and the second one will be half a point. For an additional bye, please contact the TD before 6:00 P.M. on August 28th.
As a reminder, it will be played in the Municipal Building Basement, 7777 Blue Ash Road. Simply go through the doors that say "Use other door after 4 P.M.", turn right, and go down the stairs.
The entry fee is $40 and a USCF membership is required. Registration is on-site on August 16th from 6:15 to 6:45 P.M., or you can register online below. Please register early if you can - it really helps get the first round started on time. Players may enter before round two is paired - the first round will be your mandatory zero-point bye.
There are two sections, Open and Under 1600/Unrated. You may play up. Time control is G/120;d5. Games start at 7:00 P.M. each week - clocks will start on time.
I you cannot make a round, please try to notify the TD before 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday so we can avoid unnecessarily having players without an opponent. Players who forfeit rounds will be withdrawn from the tournament (and entry fees will not be refunded) - talk to TD for extenuating circumstances.
80% of entry fees will be returned as prizes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text Tournament Director Carl Lingen at (513) 417-3224. Also use this number to notify the TDD if you cannot make a round.
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