Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST.
On-site registration is not available for this event.

When: January 10-31, 2025
Where:
RedBandit Chess
74 Newtown Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
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Sponsor: RedBandit Chess
Event Type: Open
Entry Fees:
Section Fees & Conditions
RBC Classic $45 USD initial ; $55 USD effective 01/04/2025
Maximum 16 participants.
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Online registration only. No on-site registration.

Schedule: Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31. Doors open at 7:00pm. Rounds begin at 7:30pm and finish by approximately 9:45pm.
Time Control: G/60; D10 (60 minutes per player with a 10 second delay per move)
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (2 maximum) are available for all rounds.
Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 4.
Contact:
Ian Harris
iharris@redbanditchess.com
P: +12039817252
Event URL: Click for more information
Notes/Terms:

Dates

Friday Evenings.  Doors open at 7:00pm.  Games begin at 7:30pm sharp.  

Round 1: 1/10
Round 2: 1/17
Round 3: 1/24
Round 4: 1/31

Prizes

  • Plaques for 1st place Overall and top players U1800 and U1400.  

Details

  1. All sets, clocks and scoresheets are provided and must be used. 

  2. Limited to 16 participants in one single section.  Accelerated pairings may be used.  

  3. Official published ratings of the current month at the time of the start of the tournament used for pairing and prize purposes.  In the event of a tie, standard USCF tiebreaks will be used to determine the winner of each prize.  

  4. Limit two half point byes.  Byes must be requested prior to the start of the event.  In the event of a last minute conflict for any particular round, please email iharris@redbanditchess.com no later than 12:00pm on the day of the round.  

  5. All events are drop-off only.  Parents may leave and return at a later time.  There is limited outdoor seating.  Click here for a list of things to do nearby.  

  6. Directions/Parking: Plenty of free off-street and street side parking is available.  Please do not park in or blocking any driveways or garages.  Click here for more details including precise directions and parking information.  

  7. This is an official USCF rated event.  Current USCF memberships are required.  Join/renew here.  

Terms

  1. By registering for this event, you give permission for images of you/your child, captured during participation in RedBandit Chess LLC (RBC) programs and events through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of RBC promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.  RBC will never publish photos with names of children without permission.  Please send a request via email if you prefer no photos of you/your child to be taken.  
  2. Cancellations received in writing one day prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund (minus a $5 processing fee).  Send requests to iharris@redbanditchess.com.  
  3. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate and sportsmanlike manner at all times.  See rules and regulations for all RedBandit Chess Events.