2021 DFW FIDE Premier I

     March 6 - 7 2021

Premier Section: Open to players rated 1800 or above. The highest finishing player who is otherwise non-qualified by rating from the Dallas Amateur may also play in this section. $$G 500-260-120. EF: $90 if received by 3/1, else $109. EF for Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant/birthday during tournament: $60 by 3/1 else $79

Reserve Section: Open to U2000. $$ at least 25% of Reserve entry fees. Arbiter will post prize list before the fourth round. EF: $60 if received by 3/1, else $79. EF for Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant/birthday during tournament: $36 by 3/1 else $49

The Westin Galleria - Tournament is on 4th Floor in Hotel

13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX  75240, (972) 934-9494. Hotel rates: $99.

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Byes. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested before the end of round 2 and before any full point bye is awarded.   <
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Covid-19 Precautions will be observed

Some of the steps we are taking:
  • One game per table.
  • Sanitization equipment for boards and pieces will be available.
  • All participants and staff will wear masks.
  • Governor Abbott announced masks are no longer required starting next Wednesday, March 10. Masks are still required for this tournament.
  • One-way aisles will be designated where appropriate.
  • Limits on Spectators.
  • We are exploring no-touch methods for customer service, distributing pairings, collecting results, and posting results.
  • Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations will be plentiful.

March 6-7, 2021.  2021 DFW FIDE Premier 1.

2021 DFW FIDE Premier 1.  The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240. Hotel rates: $99. Reserve at 972-934-9494. Tournament has two Sections. Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. USA players without FIDE ids must represent USA in international competition in order to play.

Premier Section: Open to players rated 1800 or above. The highest finishing player who is otherwise non-qualified by rating from the Dallas Open may also play in this section. EF: $90 if received by 3/1, else $109. EF for Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant/birthday during tournament: $60 by 3/1 else $79. $$G 500-260-120.

Reserve Section: Open to U2000. EF: $60 if received by 3/1, else $79. EF for Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant/birthday during tournament: $36 by 3/1 else $49.$$ at least 25% of Reserve entry fees. Arbiter will post prize list before the fourth round.

Both: 5SS, G/90; 30 second increment. Rds. Sat 3/6: 9:45 am, 2:30 pm, 7:16 pm, Sun: 9:30 am - 2:16 pm. Both sections are FIDE rated and uses FIDE playing rules.  USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. USCF ratings used for pairing purposes. May use US Chess pairing rules. Players not at the board within 60 minutes of the scheduled start of the round will forfeit game unless arbiter decides to grant more time. Except for approved Electronic scorekeeping devices, no electronics are allowed in the playing area during the round. This includes rest rooms in the playing area. This rule applies to players, parents, coaches. Note that the Playing area will be closed to non-players during the round. Every player must turn in a copy of their games. Other Covid -19 rules will be in effect. See www.dallaschess.com  Note that entry must be done online at www.dallaschess.com.  Note that entries may be limited due to any special distancing rules in effect during the dates of the tournament.   
INFO: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com  www.dallaschess.com  NS. NC. W. FIDE.