2nd Annual J’Kennethon Smith
Memorial Chess Tournament
July 13th – Check-In from 9:00-10:00
Food Court – Outlets of Mississippi
Pearl, MS 39208
4 SS Rounds
G/45+5
J’Kennethon Smith left this realm on July 9, 2022 after being struck by a vehicle protecting a female cousin by pushing her out of harm’s way. His passing was a massive loss to this world. “Ken” was a top academic student, multi-sport athlete, burgeoning farmer and, of course, Chess Player! Unlike his peers, J’Kennethon never uttered a complaint when being dragged all over the city to teach younger children the Game of Kings! He was the type of guy you always wanted to be around. He was a smiling face and a gentle soul. Join us in honoring his memory and final sacrifice by encouraging more girls to play this powerful game with the only cash prizes going to Mixed Doubles Teams on this day! All profit from this event will go to MSCA to provide chess clocks to scholastic chess programs in disadvantaged districts.
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3 SECTIONS (all USCF rated):
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- OPEN Section
- U1100 Section
- U600 Section
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ENTRY FEES:
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Early Entry Fee : $30 per player (before 11:59PM July 6th)
Late Entry Fee : $45 per player (July 7th and thereafter)
Active USCF Membership Required:
https://new.uschess.org/form/membership
July Rating Supplement Used to Pair
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MIXED DOUBLES AWARDS :
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1st Place Mixed Doubles Team = $240
2nd Place Mixed Doubles Team = $200
3rd Place Mixed Doubles Team = $160
** MIXED DOUBLES Scores are determined by combining the point totals of a Male & Female player that have declared themselves as a Mixed Doubles Team before the start of Round 1. Each member of the Mixed Doubles Team may play in whichever section is appropriate for their rating (or above). If playing in the same section they will not be paired play against each other **
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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
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OPEN 1st Place = Black Acrylic Plaque
U1100 1st Place = Black Acrylic Plaque
U600 1st Place = Black Acrylic Plaque
BIGGEST UPSET = Black Acrylic Plaque (can’t be won by unrated player)
***** TIEBREAKS *****
All individual award tiebreaks will be decided by two G/5+3 Blitz Games. Armageddon if necessary.
All MIXED DOUBLES award tiebreaks will be decided by G/5+0 BUGHOUSE! First mixed doubles team in the Bughouse tiebreak to score a win breaks the tie. Bughouse games are unrated. If you are unfamiliar with Bughouse rules, you are encouraged to study up before the event: http://oscf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BugRules-Supernat-V.pdf
Any Player not present for the Tiebreak playoffs forfeits the playoff.
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ROUND TIMES (*subject to change):
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Round 1 - 10:30
Round 2 - 12:30
Round 3 - 2:30
Round 4 - 4:30
*If a particular section is finishing ahead of schedule and all participants/guardians agree, round times for that particular section MAY be moved ahead of schedule
*** REQUESTED BYES *** a single 0.5 point bye is permitted for Rounds 1-3. The request MUST be made before pairing of that round.