Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after June 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT.
On-site registration is not available for this event.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Where:
RedBandit Chess
74 Newtown Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
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Sponsor: RedBandit Chess
Event Type: Quick
Entry Fees:
Section Fees & Conditions
Rapid (G/15, +3s Increment) $35 USD initial ; $40 USD effective 06/09/2025 ; $45 USD effective 06/13/2025
Maximum 16 participants.
Sorry, this section is now full.
Blitz (G/5, +2s Increment) $25 USD initial ; $30 USD effective 06/09/2025 ; $35 USD effective 06/13/2025
Maximum 16 participants.
1 slot remaining!

Online registration only. No on-site registration.

Schedule: Rapid begins at 2:00pm then ASAP. Blitz begins at 4:30pm then ASAP. Expected completion by 6:30pm.
Time Control: Rapid: G/15, +3s Increment (15 minutes per player with 3 seconds added per move). Blitz: G/5, +2s Increment (5 minutes per player with 2 seconds added per move).
Contact:
Ian Harris
iharris@redbanditchess.com
P: +12039817252
Event URL: Click for more information
Notes/Terms:

Format/Prizes

Rapid Tournament 2:00-4:30pm
4 Rounds (G/15, +3s)
1st $120, 2nd $60, Top U1600 $100

Blitz Tournament 4:30-6:30pm
6 Rounds (G/5, +2s)
1st $100, 2nd $50, Top U1600 $70

Combined score bonus (Overall & U1600): $50 each*

*Players' combined scores will be calculated by doubling their rapid points and adding their total points from the blitz.   This prize can be won in addition to the regular rapid and blitz prizes.  

$600 IN GUARANTEED PRIZES!! - Limited to 16 players

Additional Details

  1. Participants may join one or both events. 

  2. All sets and clocks are provided and must be used. 

  3. Limited to 16 participants in one single section.  

  4. Official published ratings of the current month at the time of the start of the tournament used for pairing and prize purposes.  Regular ratings may be used if rapid/blitz ratings are provisional.  

  5. No byes permitted.  

  6. All events are drop-off only.  No spectators.  Parents may leave and return at a later time.  There is limited outdoor seating.  Click here for a list of things to do nearby.  

  7. 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.  

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

  9. Prizes distributed via PayPal after the tournament.  In the event of a tie cash prizes will be split according to USCF rules.  

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.