2nd Saxonburg Open

***A USCF-Rated, Over the Board tournament!!***

***1 Scholastic-Only Section, 2 Mixed (Youth & Adult) Sections***

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024

Where: South Butler Community Library (240 W. Main St., Saxonburg PA 16056) **Please Note: This venue may be farther away than most of my other tournaments. If you are okay with a longer than usual drive, the venue and surrounding town are quite nice.

FORMAT:

•  4 Rounds (9:30AM, 10:45AM, 12:45PM, 2:00PM)

• 3 Sections: Scholastic (U800, K-12 ONLY), Premier (U1300), Championship (Open to All)

  • Playing up a section (or two) is an option if players are looking for an extra challenge

  • Players may choose to play down 1 section ONLY IF they are provisionally rated

• Time Control: 30 minutes per side + 5 second delay (clocks WILL be used in the Scholastic Section, but taking notation is OPTIONAL)

Other: Boards and pieces provided. All players in the Premier and Championship sections must take notation (click here for video on taking notation).

PRIZES:

• Championship: 1st: $100, 2nd: $70, top under 1700: $40

• Premier: 1st: $70, 2nd: $40

• Scholastic: Trophies for top 3 (guaranteed). Ribbons may be awarded if number of participants in the section is over 12.

Tournament Directors: Gabriel Petesch

All players must have a US Chess Federation (USCF) membership before registering for this tournament. CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to obtain (or renew) a membership.