New Jersey Chess Club
Sunday Colonial Rapids monthly on Sunday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from Sunday, April 27, 2025, forever
Event Overview
Schedule
Registration & Check-in: 1PM
Pairings & Announcements: 1:15PM
Round 1: 1:20PM | Subsequent Rounds: ASAP
Event Ends: - 4:30PM (estimated)
Format: 3-SS (Swiss System), G/30 +5 (Each player will play three games. Each player receives 30 minutes per game, plus another five seconds per move.)
Sections: Under 1200 and Under 1800 rating sections. The Under 1200 section requires at least 500 rating to enter. Lower-rated and unrated players may enter with the tournament director's permission.
Entry Fee
$35 Online (3 days before event) | $45 On-site (Late)
$25 for NJCC Students
FREE for Titled Players (NM & above, pre-registered but you must show up)
Re-Entry: $20 (½-point bye required)
Prizes (Based on +30 Entries)
🏆 1st Place: $60 | 🥈 2nd Place: $40 | 🥉 3rd Place: $30 + Prize
(No player can win multiple prizes. Adjustments based on entries.)
Event Rules & Details
✔ USCF Membership Required (Join at uschess.org or on-site)
✔ USCF Rated | Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals
✔ ½-Point Bye Available (Limit 1, must request before Round 2)
✔ Bring Your Own Equipment (Limited sets/clocks available)
✔ No Outside Food/Drink (Strict)
Address:
39 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
Organizer Overview
Vince Alize
Email: info@njchess.club
Phone: (201)588 - 7021
Website: https://njchess.club/tournaments