Morristown Colonial Rapids Chess Tournament

Morristown Colonial Rapids Tournament

 Hosted by New Jersey Chess Club
📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
📍 Location: 39 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
♟ Format: 4-SS (Swiss System), G/30 +5 (Each player will play four games. Each player receives 30 minutes per game, plus another five seconds per move.)

Schedule

• Registration & Check-in: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

• Pairings & Announcements: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

• Round 1: 12:00 PM | Subsequent Rounds: ASAP

• Event Ends: ~4:30 PM (estimated)

Entry Fee

• $35 Online (by March 29, 2025) | $50 On-site (Late)

• 50% off for NJCC Members | 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: Entry Credit + 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 Quick-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)
✔ Valet Parking: $10 available only through checkout (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | No Outside Food/Drink

Organizer Contact

Vince Alize

📧 Email: info@njchess.club | 📞 Phone: 201-588-7022

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