OKLAHOMA CITY CHESS CLUB
This tournament is day one of a Weekend Special event that includes a five-round Freestyle (Fischer-Random/960) tournament on Sunday afternoon.
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Format
Morning: Five double rounds, G/3;+2 (affects blitz rating only)
Afternoon: Five rounds, G/15;+5 (affects quick rating only)
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​Sections & Prizes​
Open, U1500. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each section. Trophy for top U1000 in the Reserve.
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US Chess regular rating (May 2025) used for pairings in both events.
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Schedule​​77
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7:00 café opens. Play a few games over coffee or breakfast in the café. (Need to borrow a set? Ask at the counter.)
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9:00 Doors open. Onsite registration for blitz ends at 9:30; for quick; 12:30 p.m.
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10:00 Blitz round one. Subsequent rounds ASAP with awards & lunch break following the last round.
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1:00 Quick round one. Subsequent rounds ASAP with awards following the last round.
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Entries​
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$25 entry
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$15 Half day only (blitz or quick)
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$35 Weekend Special! This tournament + OKC 960 (Sunday afternoon)​
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DISCOUNTS - MUST ENTER BY MONDAY, MAY 26
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Seniors (65+), full-time college students, or anyone registering with a sibling: $20 for this tournament; $30 for Saturday & Sunday.
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FREE entry to players rated 2000+ (regular, blitz, or quick)
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FREE entry to new players who purchase their US Chess memberships and register before the deadline. ​
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Tiebreaks​
For first-place ties only (includes top U1000), G/5;d0 blitz tiebreaks will be used (with armageddon rounds if necessary); mathematical tiebreaks for all others.
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Questions?​
Contact Rebecca Rutledge at (405) 642-6136 or rebecca@chessokc.com
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Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions
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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.
Running late?
Players who register after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye in Swiss tournaments. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who are not checked in by the cutoff time will be given a half-point bye for 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. Players who no-show may be prohibited from registering in advance for future tournaments.​
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 before the early entry deadline 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.
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