Arlington Sudden Death 4
Saturday, April 05, 2025
Arlington Sudden Death features four rounds with great players of all ages and skill levels in a fast paced afternoon tournament.
Sections
- Open for players of any rating and unrated players.
- Under 1100 for players with published ratings under 1100.
- If either section has less than seven players, the sections will combined and there will be a prize for the highest scoring player with a rating under 1100.
All sections are four rounds at a time control of G/30;d0. The first round begins at 1:00pm. All other rounds as soon as possible
Entry Fee
Early Registration is $30; Day-of registration is $40. Early registration ends at 11:00pm the day before the event.
Prizes ($200 Guaranteed)
- First Overall in each Section - $100 guaranteed.
- Underprizes - Depend on participation.
Register for Arlington Sudden Death 4
Parents/Guardians of Minors
We welcome children to play in our tournament, but please be aware of the following:
- Your child will play against adults, will be treated like an adult, and will be expected to interact like an adult.
- Your child will not be supervised by us.
- If a child is under 16 years old, a parent/guardian must remain in the building unless an exception is given by the tournament organizer.
Rule Variations in Effect at Arlington Sudden Death
- 11H1. Director as witness only. In an event in which most games are not watched by directors, a director may refrain from correcting all illegal moves he or she may notice but simply serve as a witness should one of the players point out the illegal move before ten more moves have been made.
- 15A. Paper scoresheet variation. The player using a paper scoresheet may first make the move, and then write it on the scoresheet, or vice versa.
Tournament Location
Arlington Sudden Death 4 will be held at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center at 3200 Norwood Lane, Arlington, TX 76013.
US Chess Affiliate
Arlington Chess Club is an Affiliate of the US Chess Federation.
Early Registrations
| Name | USCF | Rating | Section | Byes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Fukuchi | 12627935 | 1800 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Daniel Guel | 15701903 | 1800 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Jenny Baranker | 15023585 | 1747 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Nicholas Spelman | 16087987 | 1518 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Douglas Schwetke | 12472962 | 1500 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Muhammad Omar Shams | 31689689 | 1285 | Sudden Death Open | |
| DeForest Birney | 31466915 | 790 | Sudden Death Open | |
| McLean Birney | 31466923 | 614 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Mark Birney | 31466898 | 538 | Sudden Death Open | |
| Landra Pulliam | 30821944 | 922 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Troy Gillispie | 15182024 | 840 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Graham Birney | 31466932 | 831 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Ross Beckman | 31397199 | 678 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Ira Birney | 31466941 | 525 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Rocket Atterberry | 31985301 | 474 | Sudden Death Under 1100 | |
| Muhammad Usman Shams | 31781235 | 275 | Sudden Death Under 1100 |
16 total registered.
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