Introduction: A big challenge on a small board!
Location: Main Playing Area (Grand Ballroom).
When: A five-round tournament played in round-robin style in tables of 6 players. The main part of the tournament is held on Saturday, July 25, starting at 8pm. Playoffs are held on Tuesday, July 28, starting at 7pm.
Eligibility: Anyone with an AGA ID. Just show up!
Rules: AGA rules will be used. In non-handicap games, komi for white is 7.5 points; otherwise it is 0.5 points.
Time Controls: Bonus time will be used. Each player will get a base time of 6 minutes and a bonus time of 6 seconds per move.
Handicaps: A handicap table will be posted prior to the start of the tournament.
Prizes: On Saturday evening, one player at each table will be declared the “Table Winner.” Table winners will be entered into a playoff Tuesday night to determine overall Dan and Kyu champions. Prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers in both the Dan and Kyu sections.
Additional Info: This tournament is not rated.
Tournament Director: TBD (name and email).