PLEASE READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT

USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active

Quick Rating will be used for this tournament

Date of Event: May 8th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM

Location: 36-C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850

Time Control: (G/10;d3)

3 Sections: Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500), U1200 (Class Prize U1000), and U900 (Class Prize U600).

Prizes: The number of prizes is based on 50 fully paid entries.

Premier: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, U1700 $60, U1500 $50

U1200: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U1000 $30

U900: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U600 $30

Rounds Schedule

Round 1 - 7:00 PM

Round 2 - 7:30 PM - ASAP

Round 3 - 8:00 PM- ASAP

Round 4 - 8:30 PM- ASAP

Entry Fee:

Free entry for GMs/IMs/FMs if committed by 4/6. After 4/6 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.

Non-Club members: $20

RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)

Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Online registration will close on May 7th at 10:00pm. You must check in by 6:30pm. Players who arrive after 6:30pm on the day of the tournament may not be guaranteed to be paired for the first round. Those that pay in advance do not need to check in. Payment: Payment must be received by May 7th to guarantee your spot as we have a limit of 50 players. (Add the Player’s name and tournament date)

Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1

PayPal: @etoribio2299

CashApp: $erickt2299

Zelle: 240-848-6732

ADDITIONAL INFO

Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.

Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players. Priority will go to those that paid in advance.

Contact us at: RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com or at 240-848-6732 if you are running late.

Tiebreaks: Based on USCF preference.

Modified Median Solkoff Cumulative Opposition Cumulative Score Equipment: All necessary chess sets, board and clock will be provided.

Parking: Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A / B, located next to the club.

Electronic Device Policy:

Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise: This will result in forfeiture of the game. Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off: First violation: 2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.

Second violation: Forfeiture of the game.

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