Minnesota State Quick Championship 💥
🗓️ October 12, 2024
10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435 (map)
☀️ Enjoy a day of rapid chess and vie to become Minnesota’s first Quick State Champion! 🏆️ Playoff will be held if necessary. 🎲
💥 9 Rounds Swiss pairings ⌛️ G/10; d5 💥 US Chess Quick rated 💥
🎫 🎫 Two memberships are required to play in this event, MSCA & US Chess:
🔎 Check your MSCA status and Join 🙌 (supports Minnesota chess operations)
🎟️ Join US Chess (aka USCF, required for ratings)
Tournament Director:
Sarah Wahl 🎬️
🕥️ Schedule
Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock. 🟫♟️🕰️
10am Play starts 🚀 (There will be a break for lunch.)
5pm Awards ceremony 🎁 (Estimated time. Will take place when play is concluded.)
Entry Fee 🎟️
☀️ $40 by Oct 1
🌤️ $45 by Oct 11
🖊️ Register online by Fri 10/11 7pm 🕖️
⏰ $50 on Oct 12
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 10/12 by 9:30am 🕤️
Prizes 💵
$800 prize fund includes $400 for the top 3 finishers
🥇$200 🥈$125 🥉$75
and $400 for significant class prizes. Specific class prizes TBD based on number of players in various rating categories. 🔮
🧮 The higher of US Chess Quick and Regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes.
$800 prize projection based on 40 players.
📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions.
🏞️ Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience!
🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events. To promote this type of environment, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct. The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport. To support a safe and hospitable environment, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents.
