MCC Allegro (most Saturdays 2pm - check here for updates)
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Tournament links
Live games and pairings links are from the event thread. If a VegaResults page is added later in the thread, check the discussion link above.
About
A recurring over-the-board Saturday Allegro tournament at Melbourne Chess Club. 7 round Swiss system, rated using Tornelo.
Schedule
Every Saturday 2pm (finishes about 6pm), except the Saturday of Melbourne Cup (or as announced). The first round will be paired at around 2:10 pm, with the aim to have everyone seated and ready for play at 2:15 pm.
Details
- Fees
- $15 Adult Member, $10 Junior Member, $25 Adult non-Member, $20 Junior non-Member. GMs/WGMs free, Club Members IMs/WIMs and FMs/WFMs Free. $5 late fee for cash registration after 2pm.
- Format
- 7 round Swiss system. Time Control: 13 minutes plus 2 second increment per move (players play all rounds). Rated using Tornelo.
- Prizes
- About 80% of the collected entry fee goes back into the prizes. Typically an open division and at least two rating group divisions (depending on numbers).
- Eligibility
- Open to all. GMs/WGMs free, Club Members IMs/WIMs and FMs/WFMs Free. Players receive a Tornelo rating after their first allegro. Beginners can use an estimated rating or 800.
- Contact
- Alexei Khamatgaleev [hidden] or Daniel Poberezovsky [hidden]
From the thread
Check this thread and the MCC webpage for updates, as the Tornelo registration link changes for every Allegro. There is a $5 fee for registering late (after 2 pm) using cash. Highly recommend prior online registration to avoid missing entry if field size limit is reached. If driving, allow time for traffic and parking, aim to arrive by 1:45pm. Check-in at the Arbiter's desk. Late arrivals will be given a first round bye. Become a Member for big discounts: https://seabass-mandolin-kr4p.squarespace.com/membership
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