Event Details

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Online registration for this event will not be available after May 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM MST

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Section Fees & Conditions
Championship (U2200) $65 USD initial ; $75 USD effective 04/30/2020
Rated 2199 and under.
Reserve (U1600) $65 USD initial ; $75 USD effective 04/30/2020
Rated 1599 and under.
Booster (U1200) $45 USD initial ; $55 USD effective 04/30/2020
Rated 1199 and under.
Scholastic (Saturday and Sunday) $40 USD initial ; $55 USD effective 04/30/2020
School grades 6 and under.  Rated 999 and under.
Scholastic (Saturday only) $25 USD initial ; $35 USD effective 04/30/2020
School grades 6 and under.  Rated 999 and under.
Scholastic (Sunday only) $25 USD initial ; $35 USD effective 04/30/2020
School grades 6 and under.  Rated 999 and under.
Schedule: Championship and Reserve: (Sat) 10a, 4p (Sun) 10a, 4p (Mon) 9a, 2p
Booster: (Sat) 10a, 1:30p, 5p (Sun) 10a, 1:30p, 5p
Scholastic: Round 1 at 10:30a, Rounds 2-4 as available
Time Control: Championship and Reserve: 40/90, ALL/30; inc/30
Booster: GAME/60; inc/30
Scholastic: GAME/40; d/5
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (2 maximum) are available for all rounds.
Zero (0) point bye requests are available for all rounds.
Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 2.
Notes/Terms:

 Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ 85712, 520-296-3142.

Hotel: Sonesta ES Suites, 6477 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson AZ, 520-721-0991 or 1-800-SONESTA and ask for the Amateur West Championship block rates. (8-minute walk to site) $89 if reserved by 5/8/20.

Embassy Suites East, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., (520) 721-7100, $94 if reserved by 4/23/20. Rates valid 5/22 – 5/26.

MAIN EVENTS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600): May 23 – 25. 6/SS. Time control: 40/90, SD/30, inc/30.

 Booster (U1200): May 23 - 24. 6/SS. Time control: GAME/60, inc/30.

Age prizes are based on May 23, 2020. Ratings based on May Supplement.

SIDE EVENTS: Scholastic (K-6 and U1000): May 23 and 24. 4/SS. Time control: GAME/40, d/5. Two separate events - Play Saturday, or Sunday, or both days! All players must be in grade K-6 and rated under 1000 (USCF) as of May Supplement.

REGISTRATION: USCF membership is required for all sections. Registration is: online at Events4Chess, by postal mail (entry form below), or at site only. On site registration: Saturday 9 am – 9:30 am. Sunday 9:30 am – 10 am (Scholastic).

ENTRY FEES: Championship & Reserve: $65 if received by Wed. 4/29. $75 if after 4/29; or $85 at the site. Booster: $45 if received by Wed. 4/29. $55 if after 4/29; or $65 at the site. Scholastic (each day): $25 if received by 4/29. $35 if after 4/29; or $45 at the site. Discount! Play both Saturday and Sunday for only $40 if received by 4/29. $55 if after 4/29 or at the site.

SCHEDULE: Championship and Reserve: Sat. 10am, 4pm; Sun. 10am, 4pm; Mon. 9am, 2pm. Booster: Sat. 10am, 1:30 pm, 5pm; Sun. 10am, 1:30pm, 5pm. Award ceremony after Round 6. Scholastic: Round 1 at 10:30am, then as available for Rounds 2-4. Award ceremony after Round 4. (each day) Byes: ½ point byes are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two.

PRIZES: ♔ Free entry to the 2020 Ye Olde Pueblo & 2021 Tucson Open to 1st place in Championship section.

♔ Free entry to the 2020 Ye Olde Pueblo to 1st place in Reserve section.

♕ Championship Section: Digital chess clock + plaque to 1st - 2rd Place. Plaque + $50 SACA Gift Certificate to 3rd Place.

Trophy + $50 SACA Gift Certificate to Top 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600.

Trophy + $40 SACA Gift Certificate to Top Senior 50+, Top Junior U14, Top Service Person/Veteran.

♖ Reserve Section: Digital chess clock + plaque to 1st - 2rd Place. Plaque + $40 SACA Gift Certificate to 3rd Place.

Trophy + $25 SACA Gift Certificate to Top 1200-1399, and U1200.

Trophy + $25 SACA Gift Certificate to Top Senior 50+ , Top Junior U14, Top Service Person/Veteran. ♗ Booster Section: Digital chess clock + trophy to 1st.

Trophy + $25 SACA Gift Certificate to 2rd Place. Trophy to 3rd – 5th Place. Trophy to Top Junior U11.

♘ Scholastic: (each day) Trophies to 1st-5th Place. Top overall scholastic player (over both days) wins entry to one SACA Tournament (League Match, AZ Fall Festival, Tucson Open).

♙ Other prizes: Top 2 Family Pair Championship, Reserve, and/or Booster sections. Biggest Upset of each round 1-5 (Championship, Reserve, or Booster only).

CONTACT: Martha Underwood, (520) 990-6765, Michelle Martinez, (520) 615-1308, e-mail: information@sazchess.org web: www.sazchess.org. Mail entries to: SACA, Attn: 2019 US Amateur West, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. Make checks payable to ‘SACA’.

Email bye requests or section changes to: information@sazchess.org.