NOTE: THIS IS A OSCF QUALIFYING SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023.

Where: Veterans Memorial Building

1626 Willamette St.

Eugene, OR 97405

TO REGISTER: On-line at http://www.southsidechess.com/tournaments.html.

FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP!! (For new members and annual renewals, a $20 value).

For those who have trouble with the registration form, simply e-mail name, school, grade, address, phone, and indicate which section. You can pay at the door (no late fee). jerry.ramey@outlook.com OR, text Jerry Ramey at 541-232-0328. USCF Rated.

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR ALL THE KIDS!

OPEN SECTION: (open to all players) Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.

1st place: $200; 2nd place: $125. Best U-1400: $50. Best U-1200 $50.

G/40; +5 (4 or 5 rounds, depending on numbers). High schoolers & >800 with 10+ games.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SECTION: (grades 6-8; unrated or under 800).

Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Outstanding-Performance Awards. 5 Round, G/30.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION: (GRADES 3-5; unrated or under 800).

Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Outstanding-Performance Awards. 5 Round, G/30.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION: (GRADES K-2; unrated or under 800).

Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Outstanding-Performance Awards. 5 Round, G/30.

Entry Fees (Pre-registered): $40 for all sections. $10 service charge for on-site registration. (If pre-registered, you can pay on site with no late fee.) Check-in and late registration 8:30AM. Advanced section starts 9:00AM sharp. Meeting for other players 9AM, and Games start 9:30AM. Sets supplied. Registered latecomers will receive a half point bye for Round #1. Up to two ½ point byes allowed, if requested before round #2. (One bye allowed in Open section). Blitz tie-breaks for 1st place only. Computer tie-breaks for other places. All players who tie for a trophy place receive an award. Money prizes divided evenly in case of ties.

Contact: Jerry Ramey 541-232-0328 (text); jerry.ramey@outlook.com. SOUTHSIDE CHESS, PO Box 5293, Eugene, OR 97405; https://www.southsidechess.com