OVERVIEW
Fort Mill Rapids is a chess tournament designed to help students experience the excitement of competitive play. The event features one rated section and two unrated sections, making it a perfect opportunity for players of all skill levels to participate. Open to all PK–8 students, this tournament offers a fun and educational environment to sharpen skills and build confidence in tournament chess.
WHERE
LOOM Coworking
118 Academy Street, Ste 100
Fort Mill, SC 29715
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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Must be in Pre K - 8th Grade (ages 13 and under)
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Limited to first 36 to register.
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Online registration only.
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Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
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Rated Section requires US Chess membership.
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Unrated Sections do not require any memberships.
- Drop off, pick up
SCHEDULE
Suggested Arrival Time: 9:45am
Round 1: 10:00 am
Round 2: 10:40 am
Round 3: 11:20 am
Round 4: 12:00 pm
Awards: ~12:30pm
SECTIONS
Grades PK-2 (Unrated)
Grades 3-8 (Unrated)
Grades K-8 (Rated)
FORMAT
- 4 Games; Non-elimination
- Time Control: G/10; inc/5
- 10 minutes per player, plus a 5 second increment/bonus per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to Top 3 per section
ENTRY FEE
$25 per player
CONTACT
SPECIAL NOTES
- All Sections
- 2 byes permitted, byes should only be selected for rounds you wish to skip.
- USCF standard tiebreaks used (in case of ties)
- Only players grades PK-8 eligible to participate.
- Rated players must be play in rated section
- Rated Section
- US Chess membership required
- USCF live regular ratings used for pairings
- Event is USCF "quick" rated
- Refunds
- Manage your enrollment through CCC Portal
- $5 penalty prior to event; no refund after event begins