Format

Swiss: 4 Rounds + Top 16 Single Elimination

• 26 players limit

• 7:30pm check in with Tournament Director (if you are not present by 8pm, your spot will open to the public)

• 8pm start

• Unrated

• Tournaments are in loud venues, “traditional” tournament etiquette is not enforced

Blitz: 5 min + 1 Sec

• Game Start: If you are not present at the start of a game, the clock will begin

• King Take: If you leave your king hanging, opponent can take

• Clock Move: Turn ends when player hits the clock

• No Draws: ‘Bullet’ tie-breaker (1 min + 1 sec)

• Reset your boards

• Winner must report game results to Tournament Director

Prizes

• 1st Place: $100

• 17th Place: $25 gift card

Registration

• $10 online registration open to all

• Proceeds donated to Minds Matter Seattle