To Sunday, October 31, 2021
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82nd South Carolina State Championships 2021
October 30-31, 2021
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison, 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212,
(803) 407-6640. Great News! The Hilton Garden Inn recently announced it will be maintaining its discounted rate for SC Chess groups as long as they have room in
the hotel (up until the event). Please contact Matthew Lamb | Sales Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn 803-476-1351 if you have any booking problems. Even if booking late, SC Chess groups can still receive a discounted rate of $119/night!
Link: https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/CAECOGI-CHESS6-20211029/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name: SC Chess Association Group Code: CHESS6
$2675 prize fund based on 50 total entries (not re-entries nor Amateur Section)
2-Day Schedule: 5 Round Swiss – Rd 1 G/75,+30s; all other rounds G/90;+30s.
Rounds: Sat. 10:00 AM; 2:00 PM; 7:00 PM; Sun. 9:00 AM; 2:00 PM.
Entry fees: $65 by Oct 28th. $75 after. Free entry to 2200+ (deduct $65 from prizes).
Requirements: USCF membership required; State Affiliate membership required, SCCA dues $10; Other states OK.
Prizes:
Open (May play in Open Section if rating over 1699)
$1050 fund: $500 $250 $150 $100 $50. SC Champion title & trophy to top SC player.
U1800 (May play in U1800 section if rating over 1299)
$850 fund: $400 $200 $100 U1600 $100 $50. SC U1800 Champion title & trophy to top SC player.
U1400
$775 fund: $300, $150, $75; U1200 $75, $50; U1000 $75 $50; SC U1400 Champion title & trophy to top SC player.
Amateur Section (Saturday only)
EF: $20; SCCA membership required, dues $10, Other states OK. Trophies only: 1st 2nd 3rd, any state.
4 Round Swiss, G/30;d5 (Quick & Regular dual rated) - Rds: 10, 11:30, 2, 3:30
**SCCA Elections & Business Meeting: 1:30PM or ASAP after Rd4**
COVID-19 Protocols: SC government regulations IAW SCDHEC guidelines will apply. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Masks may be required by tournament time.
Mail entries to:
SCCA, c/o Ernest Nix, 119 Northcliff Way, Greenville, SC 29617
On-site Reg 8:30 - 9:30AM for rd1 or 1:30PM for rd 2; reentry $25
E-mail/tel: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 864-905-2406
**1 half pt bye available, must declare before Rd 3. Irrevocable
**No Smoking; No Computers; Wheelchair Accessible.