Rockville Chess Club Rapid 4SS Tournament
About This Tournament
🏆 Please Read the Full Announcement
USCF membership is required and must be active before playing.
Regular rating will be used for pairings and prize purposes only.
📅 Event Details
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: 112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Time Control: G/10; d3
♟️ Sections
Section | Prize Group |
|---|---|
Premier | Class Prize U1700 / U1500 |
U1200 | Class Prize U1000 |
U900 | Class Prize U600 |
💰 Prizes
Prize distribution is based on 50 fully paid entries.
Section | 1st Place | 2nd Place | Class Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
Premier | $150 | $100 | U1700 $60, U1500 $50 |
U1200 | $50 | $40 | U1000 $30 |
U900 | $50 | $40 | U600 $30 |
📅 Rounds Schedule
Round | Start Time |
|---|---|
Round 1 | 7:00 PM |
Round 2 | 7:30 PM – ASAP |
Round 3 | 8:00 PM – ASAP |
Round 4 | 8:30 PM – ASAP |
💰 Entry Fees
GM/IM/FM: Free entry if committed by 8/13. After 8/13, entry remains free, but $20 will be deducted from prizes. Must play all rounds.
Early Registration: – RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof).
Early Registration: – Non-Club Members: $20
Regular Entry Fee: – $25 after 8/13/26 at 10:00 PM
ℹ️ Registration & Tournament Notes
Online registration will close on August 14 at 6:30 PM.
No-refund deadline: Once the first round is paired or begins, no refunds or credit will be issued. No-shows forfeit their entry fees entirely.
On-site registration may be subject to an automatic round 1 bye or otherwise unusual pairings.
A forfeit in round 1 will result in withdrawal from the tournament unless you notify the TD in advance.
Chess sets will be provided for all players, but clocks may be limited. If you have a chess clock, please bring it.
🎯 Additional Information
Byes: Players may request up to two half-point byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of round 2.
Participant limit: Registration is limited to 50 players.
Tiebreaks: Based on USCF preference:
Modified Median
Solkoff
Cumulative
Opposition Cumulative Score
📍 Parking
Free parking is available behind the church.
📧 Contact
If you are running late, contact us at RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com
⚠️ Electronic Device Policy
Any electronic device that is turned on or makes a noise will result in forfeiture of the game.
If a device is found 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.