Dates: Tuesday evenings (Sept 2nd, 9th, 16th). Registration at 7PM. Rounds start at 7:10 pm.

Time Control: 90 min +10 sec Bonus Increment.

Pairings are made according to the Swiss System. The top half of each score group plays the bottom half in rating order. Exceptions are made to avoid a repeat of opponents or 2 consecutive repeats of colors. If a score group has an odd number, the bottom rated player plays the top rated player of the next lower score group. Email smbchess@yahoo.com with questions.

• Players who do not show up for their game will be forfeited for that round and the next round. 
• You will not be paired in subsequent rounds without first speaking with the tournament director.
• A player who incurs two no-show forfeits will be dropped from that month’s tournament.

• If you can’t make it to the game you must email the tournament director at: smbchess@yahoo.com before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The earlier the better. 
• In the 1st and 2nd rounds you may receive a half-point bye. Byes can be requested for later rounds but they are 0 point byes. Players are not guaranteed a half-point unless their request is confirmed by email. 
• If you are withdrawing from the tournament entirely for all remaining rounds email the TD at smbchess@yahoo.com. 
• Failure to inform the TD that you aren’t coming will be considered a forfeit.

Each month we host a new four game tournament. Most months incorporate classical time controls with a bonus increment. Chess sets and clocks are available to use or bring your own. Entry fee: $10 for members, $25 for non-members. Club Membership: $75 / year. Come anytime to check it out. Games are rated by United States Chess Federation.