Tournaments

Tournaments

Wizards Chess Tournament
Every October
- Next in 2023 -

Fall Classic
Every December
- Next in 2023 -

Winter Carnival
Every February
- Next in 2024 -

Location

South Eugene High School, 400 East 19th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon
Play occurs in the cafeteria at the back of the school
Entry is possible only through the cafeteria entrance at the back of the school, where parking is available

Schedule

8:30am - Check-in and registration
9am - Players' meeting
9am - Elite & Advanced Sections start
9:30am - Intermediate and Novice Sections start
Sets are supplied
FOR THE WIZARDS CHESS TOURNAMENT
WE WILL HAVE A PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!!

Sections

Eligibility

Prizes

Play

ELITE EIGHT

Elite & Advanced winners of our previous tournament qualify automatically
Plus the 6 top rated entries in the Advanced Section

1st: $125 & Trophy
2nd: $75
3rd: $50

4 rounds, G/60 i/5
NWSRS rated

ADVANCED

Open to players of any rating who do not qualify for the Elite Eight
Winner gets a free entry into the Elite Eight for our next tournament

1st-4th: trophies
Additional trophy for outstanding performance

4 rounds, G/60 i/5
NWSRS rated

INTERMEDIATE

Open to all players with a Northwest Scholastic Rating System rating of under 1000
Open to all unrated players

1st-4th: trophies
Awards for outstanding performance

5 rounds, G/35
NWSRS rated

NOVICE

Open to all K-Gr. 8 players with a NWSRS rating of under 700 or unrated
May be divided into 2 sections by grade
Open to all unrated players below 9th grade

All Novices receive awards
1st-4th: trophies
Awards & medals for outstanding performances

5 rounds, G/25
NWSRS rated

Rules

USCF rules apply, with some exceptions in Novice section
Latecomers: half-point bye for round #1
Byes: up to 2 half-point byes allowed if requested before round #2

4. Tie-Breaks:

Blitz tie-breaks for 1st place only; computer tie-breaks for other places
All players who tie for a trophy receive an award
Money prizes divided evenly in case of ties