Die Hard

 

Location:      Main Ballroom

Eligibility:     Everyone

Director(s): Jeremiah Donley

 

A tournament for those who just can’t bear not having a tournament game on the break day!  Tournament starts at 9:00am on Wednesday, with the last game starting no later than 4:00pm.

 

Registration: Sign-up sheets will be available on Tuesday.   Pre-registrants must check in no later than 8:45am.  Walk-ins are allowed throughout the day.

 

Format: Arena Style: Win the most points by winning the most games.  Players are re-paired immediately after their games conclude.

 

Rating Criteria: All games are rated.

 

Time Limit: 30 minutes per player; 3 periods of 30 seconds byo-yomi.

 

Handicaps: Most games will be played even, or close to even.

 

Rules: AGA rules. Komi for white is 7.5 points.

 

Winners: The top three winners in each division will receive a prize.  Depending how many players show up, there will either be two or three divisions.