Mechanics' Quads Online #3

New Quad: Oct 15 - Oct 29

First time joining us? Please scroll down for step-by-step instructions how to join us!

Event Schedule:

2 rounds of G/45+5 Double Round Robin every Thursday at 6:30PM

Time control: 3RR G/45+5.  (Game in 45 minutes with 5 second increment with each move.) Players play same opponent twice, once as white, once as black. Players play 6 games in total over the 3 weeks.

MUST Register in order to play: 
Registration deadline in order to be in the tournament: Thursday 4PM

For List of registered players (Standings) & Pairings - Please scroll down!

Eligibility - Players must have:

- current US Chess Federation membership
- chess.com account that is part of Mechanics' Chess Club (free account is perfectly sufficient) -- Don't have one yet? Easy to make, just follow the instructions below.

Format:

- 3RR G/45+5, 6 games total over the course of tournament.
- players are ordered and assigned to quads based on OTB or Online (Whichever is the higher) Sept 2020 supplemental regular rating!
- pairing will be done manually using match command on chess.com. You'll need to be on chess.com/live and wait for your game to pop up!
- Games will be US Chess Online regular rated - tournament will be submitted 5-7 days after the tournament to allow all games to be screened for fair play.
- no byes are allowed
- more rules might be published as we move forward

Rules:  standard USCF rules apply.

• Mouse slips count, no take-backs.
• If player is not logged in to live chess when pairings occur, we will assign a 0 point bye
• Section prizes will be awarded based on USCF standard rating

Prizes: No prizes just the glory :)

Entry Fee: $20

No play-up.
Registration deadline: Thursday, Oct 15 @ 4PM