CKQ Super Sundays (newly revised!) - Piscataway, NJ

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Online registration only. Registration fee: $45 A current USCF membership is required for all sections. Free entry for players rated 2200+ (USCF or FIDE). $45 will be deducted from prize winnings. To register, email your name, USCF ID, and FIDE ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net. There are no age restrictions. Players registering for a section for which they are not eligible will automatically be moved to the appropriate section.

- Sections - Section 1 – Under 1500 (USCF-Rated Only) Eligible with a USCF rating of 1000-1499. Section 2 – Intermediate (USCF & FIDE-Rated) Eligible with either a USCF rating of 1450-2099 or a FIDE rating of 1500-1999. Section 3 – Championship (USCF & FIDE-Rated) Eligible with either a USCF rating of 2050 or higher, or a FIDE rating of 1950-2399. Eligibility: Players may qualify for a section using either their USCF or FIDE rating. Players eligible for multiple sections may choose to play in a higher section. Players rated below 1000 USCF are encouraged to play in our Sunday Rapids tournament instead. - Structure - 3-round Swiss-style tournament. Time control: G/75 +15. One half-point bye is available for any round if requested before the start of the tournament. All other requested byes receive zero points. Boards, clocks, and weighted plastic pieces are provided. Players may use their own equipment with their opponent's agreement. - Schedule - Round times: 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. - FIDE Information - A valid FIDE ID is required for FIDE-rated sections. Most players with a current USCF membership may request a FIDE ID here: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Please allow several days for processing. FIDE norms are not available at this event. FIDE late-arrival rules will follow standard USCF procedures. There is no minimum FIDE rating. The maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2399. - Prizes - $1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund Section 1 1st Place: $160 2nd Place: $100 Top Under 1250 USCF: $60 Section 2 1st Place: $160 2nd Place: $100 Top Under 1800 FIDE (not unrated): $60 Section 3 1st Place: $200 2nd Place: $100 Top Under 2100 FIDE (not unrated): $60 Additional prizes At 45 players participating in the tournament, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each. Prize payments are made via Zelle or PayPal. - Additional Information - Tournament Director: Stephen Lorimor Email: sdlorimor@comcast.net Call/Text: 908-286-0720 Please note that text and phone messages received after 9:00 a.m. on the day of the tournament may not be seen before play begins. Sections require a minimum of four players to function. The venue is within walking distance of several restaurants and fast-food establishments. Food is not permitted at the playing tables, but a waiting area with tables is available.