October 1 to October 29, 2024
$1100 in Cash Prizes, no entry fee required.
Tournament only open to MLCC members. Current membership fee is $30/year for individuals, $20 for Juniors under 18, and $50 for families. Players are allowed one Bye in the first four rounds to retain eligibility for cash prizes. Players with more than one Bye or a Bye in Round 5 will not be eligible for cash prizes. Tournament will have two sections divided by rating. (above 1400 and below 1400).
Prizes:
First place top Section $300
Second place top section $150
Third place top section $125
Top Junior in top section $50
Top Senior in top section $50
First place lower section $150
Second place lower section $100
Third place lower section $75
Top Junior lower section $50
Top Senior lower section $50
The tournament will be held at the MLCC site at St. George’s Church in Ardmore, PA, 1 W. Ardmore Avenue. Each of the five rounds to be played on Tuesdays. Players should arrive by 7:15 pm each week. Time control is G65/d10. Players are encouraged to pre- register since space may be limited. Register by email, sending a note to ed@mainlinechess.com. You can also register at the club meetings.