The details are as follows:
The tournament will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday December 31st ONLINE (registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 30).
There will be three sections:
Open
1st Prize $200
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $60
Plus: TU2200,TU2000 & TU1800 $60 each
Entry fee: $30 (early bird expires on Dec 25th) $40 (if registering after Dec 25th)
**Two camera set up is required (check this page for more information: https://www.icakidsonline.com/tournaments)**
U1600
1st Prize $200
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $60
Plus: TU1400, TU1200, TU1000, TU800, TU600 $60 each
Entry fee: $30 (early bird expires on Dec 25th) $40 (if registering after Dec 25th)
Unrated section
1st Prize $60
2nd Prize $45
3rd Prize $30
Entry fee: $15 (early bird expires on Dec 25th) $25 (if registering after Dec 25th)
Time control 5 min +2 (OPEN & U1600) and 5 min +0 (Unrated)
Prize fund is based on 40 entries (Open & U1600) but 70% is guaranteed.
**All players must join a Zoom call with a camera enabled during the tournament**
We are also looking to create a festive atmosphere so there will be PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES!!!!!! Either dress up to look your best or put on your “Halloween best” to help us ring in the new year.
Please contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions.