The NC-17 Open

For players age 18 and up.

Date:

Sunday, October 20

Location

10 NE 10th Street, OKC 73104 (Upstairs in the Kamp's building)

Format: 4-SS, G/45;+15

Four rounds, Swiss, game in 30 minutes with a five-second delay

Sections & Prizes*

Open: $200, $125, $100
Reserve (U1700): $100, $75, $50
Novice (U1100): $75, $50, $25
*First prize in each section guaranteed. All others: estimates are based on 50 full-price entries.

Schedule

The café opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast (& skittles chess). Come early to warm up or enjoy a cup of Kamp’s delicious coffee.

9:00 Chess club (upstairs) open for onsite registration (if space is available) until 9:30.
9:45 Round one pairings. if you can’t make it, try to let us know by this time at the latest. You can always text us at (405) 642-6136.

Rounds: 10, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30

Byes

One half-point bye available in any round. Last-round byes must be requested before the start of the tournament. All others: must request before round three is paired.

Sets and clocks provided.

A current US Chess membership is required. Check your membership here. New players: purchase your membership through us by October 17 and pay no entry fee for your first tournament. Click here to renew your membership or to register as a first-time US Chess member.

Entry

Titled players pay no EF. (EF will be deducted from prize.) Just send an email with your name and US Chess ID number. New players (first tournament): free if you purchase your US Chess membership through us by October 17 (see below).

All others: $30 EF by October 17; $40 after. Seniors* (65+) and full-time college students who register by Oct 17: $25. *Seniors who wish to pay EF in cash can still receive the full discount — just be sure to notify us by Oct 17 that you intend to play.

Registration

Online (recommended) - fill out the form below and click "go to registration."
New players use this form instead to purchase your US Chess membership and pay no entry fee for the tournament.
Onsite (only if space is available) 9 to 9:30. Anyone registering after 9:30 will receive a half-point bye in the first round.

Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions

Refunds: A player can receive a refund if they cancel up to one hour before the tournament start time. Players who no-show do not receive a refund. No exceptions.

Running late?

Players who register after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye in Swiss tournaments. No exceptions. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who are not checked in by the cutoff time will not be paired in round one. For quads, players who arrive after the registration cutoff/check-in time may not be able to participate in the event.

But there's a caveat!

If you are running late, just send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we'll put you in.

No shows = not cool.

For tournaments that don't require players to check in, it's still very important that we know who's coming and who isn't. Nobody likes having to sit there doing nothing for an hour because their opponent couldn't be bothered to let us know they couldn't make it. If something comes up, just send us a text so we'll know not to pair you.

Playing up: Players can play up if their monthly US Chess rating is within 150 points of the next section. Live rating may also be considered. Play-up fee: $10

Equipment: Sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are provided at all Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments. For events held in the café, bring your own equipment if you can.

US Chess membership: A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments. New US Chess members may purchase their membership through us and pay no entry fee for their first tournament.

About the venue: The chess club is located above Kamp's 1910 Café. Except on Sundays, when the café is closed, do not bring any outside food or drink into the building. Try something from their delicious menu instead.

Accessibility: If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to ensure you have a great tournament experience.

Capacity: Limited to 60 players.