Three events: Championship Swiss, Mornings Quads, Afternoon Quads

The Cincinnati Chess Club Presents

the 11th Annual “Chess in the Park”

Eden Park Chess Tournament

Three events: Championship Swiss, Mornings Quads, Afternoon Quads

Sat, July 31, 2010       $500 guaranteed prize fund

“Rain date” is Sunday, August 1, 2010.        For Quads, 75% of entry fees will be paid out as prizes.

Note: In case of ties, prizes will be split ― tie-breaks will not be used.

Eden Park Championship Swiss

5-round Swiss with progressive time control:

•           Registration ends at 9:45 am

•           Round 1: G/30 – 10:00 am

•           Round 2: G/45 – 11:10 am

•           Round 3: G/45 – 12:50 pm

•           Round 4: G/60 – 3:00 pm

•           Round 5: G/90 – 5:15 pm

Guaranteed prizes: $200, $150, $100, $50

Entry fee: $25 (onsite entry only, cash only)

Note: Players who withdraw from the Swiss tournament before round 4 may enter the afternoon quads.  Quads

Morning quads:

•           Registration ends at 11:00 am

•           Time control: G/30

•           Rounds: 11:10 am, 12:15 pm, 1:20 pm

•           Entry fee: $15 (onsite entry only, cash only)

•           Prizes: $45 to winner of each quad

Afternoon quads:

•           Registration ends at 3:00 pm

•           Time control: G/45

•           Rounds: 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm

•           Entry fee: $20 (onsite entry only, cash only)

•           Prizes: $60 to winner of each quad

Other Information

All events are non-rated and open to the entire community in accordance with Cincinnati Chess Club policy.

This year’s event is being organized and directed by Cincinnati Scholastic Chess.

Food will not be available for sale at the tournament. Be prepared to provide your own lunch and dinner.

This event is held to promote chess in Cincinnati and introduce more people to the game.