ICA FIDE Championship July 12-July 13

Welcome to the ICA Fide Championship! This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF rated tournament.

Registration Fee and Information: $100 Early Bird Registration, $120 Regular Registration.

Free entry is available to GMs, IMs, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. If you qualify for free entry, please email [email protected] so we can provide a coupon.

Format: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day).  G110 d10.  Pairings based on FIDE ratings.

Minimum Rating: A monthly published rating of 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. 

All players must have a valid FIDE ID.  Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36.  Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation.

Schedule: Saturday 11:00 am, 3:30 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm.

Byes: A total of two half-point byes are allowed for the tournament. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two.

Equipment: All participants must bring clocks. Boards and sets are provided.

Norms: FIDE norms are not available at this event.

Late arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules.

Parents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players.

Parking:  There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the church, next to a small playground.  After parking, please enter through the door with the “International Chess Academy” sign. Then proceed to the second floor.

By train:  Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock - Main Line and Glen Rock - Boro Hall.

By bus: Take 164, 164B, 164E, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue.  All stop directly in front of ICA.

Tournament Director:  Stephen Lorimor (ANTD, NA)

Prizes: Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules.

1st - $500

2nd - $360

3rd - $240

Under 2200 (FIDE) - $180

Under 2000 (FIDE) - $180

Under 1800 (FIDE) - $180

Under age 13 - $180

Over age 55 - $180