4th Annual Ken Smith Memorial Championship, Premier, Amateur and Novice.

Sheraton Park Central
7750 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy.
Dallas TX 75251

Click here for Hotel Tournament Website with online reservations.

April 22-24 or April 23- 24.

5 Round Swiss.

 

Drawing copyright 1999, Clint Cearley

 

All Sections:

Round Times
  Registration Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
3 day Fri. 4/22: 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Fri: 8pm Sat: 2:30 pm Sat: 8 pm Sun: 9 am Sun: 2:23 pm
2 day Sat. 4/23: 9am - 9:30 am Sat: 10 am
Championship Time Controls G/90 with 30 second Increments
Premier, Amateur and Novice Time Controls 30/90, SD/1.

Two 1/2 pt bye available if requested before end of rd 2 and before receiving full point bye, But byes for rds 4 AND 5 not permitted.

Send Entries To:

Dallas Chess Club
7909 La Guardia Dr .
Plano , TX 75025 .
Info: Susan Breeding
susanbreeding@hotmail.com 
972.208.1802

Hotel Rooms:

$69/$69/$69/$69. Hotel sleeping rooms are at The Westin Park Central 1 block away, 888-627-7032 mention Dallas Chess Club, one nights deposit required and will be forfeited if canceling after 72 hours before check-in date.
Free Parking.

Click here for online tournament registration.   Active.com charges a small registration fee that is not refundable.

 

Championship: Open to all players.

Time Control: Game/90, with 30 second increment.

GPP:40.  $$ $3650 b/40 full entries In this section.

Entry Fee:3-day $81, 2-day $80 if mailed by 4/15, else $95. GM's free if complete tournament & turn in legible scoresheets, $70 deducted from prize. GM's must register at site.  

Tournament is Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Because increment is used, scorekeeping is required even in last 5 minutes of time control, and no losing chances claims will be allowed.

Championship Prizes (Base on 40 paid entries in Championship Section)
1st $1250
2nd $600
3rd $300
1st Under 2400 $500
1st Under 2200 $700
2nd Under 2200 $300

 

3-day schedule: Registration Friday 6:30 - 7:20 pm. Rounds Friday 8 pm , Saturday 2:30pm-8pm, Sunday 9-2:23.

2-day schedule: Registration Saturday 9-9:30 am . Round 1 at Sat. 10 am then merge with 3 day..

No Discounted entry fees in this section except for GMs. No reenry allowed in championship section.

Click for Championship registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader)

 

Premier: Open to players rated U2000

Time Control:  30/90, SD/1.

$$ $2100 based on 40 paid entries in this section $700-350-175, U1800 $500-250-125

Entry Fee:3-day $76, 2-day $75 if mailed by 4/15, else $90.

Premier Prizes (Base on 40 paid entries in Premier Section)
1st $700
2nd $350
3rd $175
1st Under 1800 $500
2nd Under 1800 $250
3rd Under 1800 $125

 

3-day schedule: Registration Friday 6:30 - 7:20 pm. Rounds Friday 8 pm , Saturday 2:30pm-8pm, Sunday 9-2:23.

2-day schedule: Registration Saturday 9-9:30 am . Round 1 at Sat. 10 am then merge with 3 day..

Discounted entry fee: $30 less to juniors under 19,  seniors over 65,  or HCap. Only one discount per player. Discounted Premier entry fee players count 2/3 toward based on calculation.   Discounted entry fee not available in Championship section.

Reentry: $45. Reentered players count 1/2 toward based on calculation.

Click for Premier registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader)

 

Amateur: Open to players rated U1600 or Unrated.

Time Control:  30/90, SD/1.

$$  $2250 based on 40 paid entries in this section, $700-300-150, U1400 $500-200-100, Unrated $200-100. (Unrated can only win unrated prize in this section.)

Entry Fee:3-day $71, 2-day $70 if mailed by 4/15, else $90.

Amateur Prizes (Base on 40 paid entries in Amateur  Section)
1st $700
2nd $300
3rd $150
1st Under 1400 $500
2nd Under 1400 $200
3rd Under 1400 $100
1st Unrated $200
2nd Unrated $100

 

3-day schedule: Registration Friday 6:30 - 7:20 pm. Rounds Friday 8 pm , Saturday 2:30pm-8pm, Sunday 9-2:23.

2-day schedule: Registration Saturday 9-9:30 am . Round 1 at Sat. 10 am then merge with 3 day..

Discounted entry fee: $30 less to juniors under 19,  seniors over 65,  unrated or HCap. Only one discount per player. Discounted Amateur entry fee players count 60% toward based on calculation.   Discounted entry fee not available in Championship section. Unrated Discount available only in this section.

Reentry: $45. Reentered players count 1/2 toward based on calculation.

Click for Amateur registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader)

 

Novice: Open to players rated U1200.

Time Control:  30/90, SD/1.

$$   $1300 based on 40 paid entries in this section $600-300-100, U1000 $300.

Entry Fee:3-day $71, 2-day $70 if mailed by 4/15, else $90.

Novice Prizes  (Base on 40 paid entries in Novice  Section)
1st $600
2nd $300
3rd $160
1st Under 1000 $300

 

3-day schedule: Registration Friday 6:30 - 7:20 pm. Rounds Friday 8 pm , Saturday 2:30pm-8pm, Sunday 9-2:23.

2-day schedule: Registration Saturday 9-9:30 am . Round 1 at Sat. 10 am then merge with 3 day..

Discounted entry fee: $30 less to juniors under 19,  seniors over 65,  or HCap. Only one discount per player. Discounted Novice entry fee players count 55% toward based on calculation.   Discounted entry fee not available in Championship section.

Reentry: $45. Reentered players count 1/2 toward based on calculation.

Click for Novice registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader)