Open FIDE rated tournament in St. Thomas in the USVI. All unrated and rated players under 2400 welcome! This tournament was previously announced as FIDE + USCF dual rated as we wanted to expand rating building opportunities to players, but we have rescinded USCF rating as it is a USVI Olympiad team qualifier for locals. Apologies for any confusion. Non-locals are welcome to participate though. Note: Adult and student sections are for different prices, but both students and adults will play in the same section.
Schedule: 2-Day/5-Round Swiss
3 rounds Saturday (9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM), 2 rounds Sunday (9:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 second increment time control
Cash Prize: TBD, depends on # of entries
Tournament Director: Jon Haskel, FIDE International Arbiter
Up to 2 half-point byes permitted. Must request prior to round 2.
For those visiting, a discounted rate will be available at the Windward Passage Hotel. Contact chessvi.info@gmail.com for additional info.