Rockville Chess Club (RCC) Rapid 4SS Tournament
Advertisement
PLEASE READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
****USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active****
June Published Quick Rating will be used for this tournament
Date of Event: June 12th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: 112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10; d3)
3 Sections:
Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500)
U1200 (Class Prize U1000)
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 6/8. After 6/8 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.
Ealy registration RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Early registration non-club members: $20
Regular Entry Fees: $25 (After 6/10/26, 10pm)
Registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rcc-chess-tournaments
See pre-registration list: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/preregistration-list/8087
- Online registration will close on June 12th at 6:30pm.
- No-Refund Deadline: Once the first round is paired or begins, no refunds or credit are issued. No-shows forfeit their entry fees entirely.
- On-site registration MAY be subject to an automatic 1st round "bye", or out of ordinary pairings.
- Forfeit of the first round will result in withdrawal from the tournament (Unless you notify the TD in advanced).
-We provide chess sets for all players but may not have enough clocks. If you have a chess clock, please bring it.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the 2nd round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players.
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
Parking: Free parking is available located behind the church.
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
****USCF membership required: Must have USCF membership active****
June Published Quick Rating will be used for this tournament
Date of Event: June 12th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
Location: 112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD, 20850
Time Control: (G/10; d3)
3 Sections:
Premier (Class Prize U1700/U1500)
U1200 (Class Prize U1000)
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 6/8. After 6/8 free entry, but $20 deducted from prizes. Must play all 4 rounds. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.
Ealy registration RCC Members: $15 (Must bring membership card as proof)
Early registration non-club members: $20
Regular Entry Fees: $25 (After 6/10/26, 10pm)
Registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rcc-chess-tournaments
See pre-registration list: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/preregistration-list/8087
- Online registration will close on June 12th at 6:30pm.
- No-Refund Deadline: Once the first round is paired or begins, no refunds or credit are issued. No-shows forfeit their entry fees entirely.
- On-site registration MAY be subject to an automatic 1st round "bye", or out of ordinary pairings.
- Forfeit of the first round will result in withdrawal from the tournament (Unless you notify the TD in advanced).
-We provide chess sets for all players but may not have enough clocks. If you have a chess clock, please bring it.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Byes: Players may request up to two half-points byes. All byes must be committed to before the start of the 2nd round.
Participant Limit: The total number of registrations is limited to 50 players.
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
Parking: Free parking is available located behind the church.
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
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850-4213, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherRockville Chess Club
