Rockville Chess Club (RCC) Rapid 4SS Tournament
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****USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active****
Quick Rating will be used for this tournament
Date of Event: May 8th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: 36-C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10;d3)
3 Sections: Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500), U1200 (Class Prize U1000), and U900 (Class Prize U600).
Prizes: The number of prizes is based on 50 fully paid entries.
Premier: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, U1700 $60, U1500 $50
U1200: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U1000 $30
U900: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U600 $30
Rounds Schedule
Round 1 - 7:00 PM
Round 2 - 7:30 PM - ASAP
Round 3 - 8:00 PM- ASAP
Round 4 - 8:30 PM- ASAP
Entry Fee:
Free entry for GMs/IMs/FMs if committed by 4/6. After 4/6 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.
Non-Club members: $20
RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Online registration will close on May 7th at 10:00pm.
You must check in by 6:30pm. Players who arrive after 6:30pm on the day of the tournament may not be guaranteed to be paired for the first round.
Those that pay in advance do not need to check in.
Payment: Payment must be received by May 7th to guarantee your spot as we have a limit of 50 players. (Add the Player’s name and tournament date)
Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1
PayPal: @etoribio2299
CashApp: $erickt2299
Zelle: 240-848-6732
ADDITIONAL INFO
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players. Priority will go to those that paid in advance.
Contact us at: [email protected] or at 240-848-6732 if you are running late.
Tiebreaks: Based on USCF preference.
Modified Median
Solkoff
Cumulative
Opposition Cumulative score
Equipment: All necessary chess sets, board and clock will be provided.
Parking: Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A / B, located next to the club.
Electronic Device Policy:
Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise: This will result in forfeiture of the game.
Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off:
First violation: 2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
Second violation: Forfeiture of the game.
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****USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active****
Quick Rating will be used for this tournament
Date of Event: May 8th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: 36-C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10;d3)
3 Sections: Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500), U1200 (Class Prize U1000), and U900 (Class Prize U600).
Prizes: The number of prizes is based on 50 fully paid entries.
Premier: 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, U1700 $60, U1500 $50
U1200: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U1000 $30
U900: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $40, U600 $30
Rounds Schedule
Round 1 - 7:00 PM
Round 2 - 7:30 PM - ASAP
Round 3 - 8:00 PM- ASAP
Round 4 - 8:30 PM- ASAP
Entry Fee:
Free entry for GMs/IMs/FMs if committed by 4/6. After 4/6 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.
Non-Club members: $20
RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8087
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Online registration will close on May 7th at 10:00pm.
You must check in by 6:30pm. Players who arrive after 6:30pm on the day of the tournament may not be guaranteed to be paired for the first round.
Those that pay in advance do not need to check in.
Payment: Payment must be received by May 7th to guarantee your spot as we have a limit of 50 players. (Add the Player’s name and tournament date)
Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1
PayPal: @etoribio2299
CashApp: $erickt2299
Zelle: 240-848-6732
ADDITIONAL INFO
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the first round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players. Priority will go to those that paid in advance.
Contact us at: [email protected] or at 240-848-6732 if you are running late.
Tiebreaks: Based on USCF preference.
Modified Median
Solkoff
Cumulative
Opposition Cumulative score
Equipment: All necessary chess sets, board and clock will be provided.
Parking: Free parking is available for the first two hours in Parking A / B, located next to the club.
Electronic Device Policy:
Possession of electronic devices that is turned on or makes a noise: This will result in forfeiture of the game.
Players that are found with Possession of electronic devices that is turned off:
First violation: 2-minute time penalty, not exceeding half of the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
Second violation: Forfeiture of the game.
Rockville Chess Club would love your feedback
Post a review to our profile. https://g.page/r/CU3lz2tGfrs5EBM/review
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112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850-4213, United States
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