3rd Opera House Scholastic Open

***A USCF-Rated, Over the Board tournament!!***

***3 Scholastic-Only Sections***

***REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***

When: SUNDAY April 28, 9am-3pm

Where: The Lindsay Theater (418 Walnut St., Sewickley PA 15143)

FORMAT:

•  4 Rounds (9:30AM, 10:45AM, 12:45PM, 2:00PM)

• 3 Sections: Beginner (Unrated-499), Intermediate (500-899), and Championship (900+)

  • Playing up a section (or two) is an option if players are looking for an extra challenge

  • Players may choose to play down 1 section ONLY IF they are provisionally rated

• Time Control: 30 minutes per side + 5 second delay (all sections will use clocks).

Other: Boards and pieces provided. All players in the Intermediate and Championship sections must take notation, and it is optional in the Beginner Section (click here for video on taking notation). Guaranteed prizes for top 2 in each section (more may be added based on number of participants).

Tournament Directors: Gabriel Petesch and Jules Coulson

***All players must have a US Chess Federation (USCF) membership before registering for this tournament. CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to obtain (or renew) a membership.