With guarded optimism, the Alabama Chess Federation is now announcing that over-the-board (OTB) chess will return to Alabama in Montomery on July 11. The Evangel Chess Club will host the Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championships following CDC social-distancing guidelines in person. The below information is courtesy of Doug Strout, the tournament’s chief director:
1) Prize fund as advertised will be honored. 70% minimum of advertised across the board.
2) Late registration fee is waived. $40 entry fee for all players. Pre-registration email to dtstrout@bellsouth.net is still preferred to let me know you’re coming.
3) The playing hall will be a single large room where we will distance the tables best we can.
4) Disposable masks will be made available.
5) The Children’s Ministry building will still be available for non-playing family members and general downtime.
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