2018 US Junior Congress

Come take a shot at a National Title! (Players 20 & under only)

Round Times: Saturday 10am, 1:30pm, 5pm
Sunday 9am, 1pm
G/90 5 second Delay
Age Determination: As of September 1, 2017.
Note 5: In case of ties, each player will be named Co-Champion. Trophies will be awarded according to tiebreaks. Tiebreaks will be as follows: 1. Modified Median 2. Median 3. Solkoff 4. Sonneborn-Berger 5. Cumulative 6. Coin flip

Note 6 - Section or Team/Club Changes: Any change requested onsite will be reviewed. If found to be appropriate, change will be made. A fee of $15 is assessed.

Note 7 - Rating Supplement Used: The February 2018 supplement is the official supplement used for ratings.

Note 8 - Refund/Withdrawal Policies: Any refunds requested before Round 1 begins will be processed at a $15 processing fee. Any refunds requested once Round 1 begins and student has begun competition are not granted. Withdrawals from the tournament are acceptable. We kindly ask you please provide a written notice to an official tournament director or by contacting Chess Control and notifying an official staff member.

Note 9 - Byes: 1, half point bye available with exception of last round. Irrevocable once requested.

Note 10 - Club Definition: 14.1.1 Teams will represent chess clubs and consist of youth meeting the age requirements, as defined in section 12.3, who are members of the club represented and residents of the United States. 14.1.2 Club members must attend at least six regularly scheduled club meetings over a period of at least three months immediately preceding the tournament and must be verified by the club president or designated club official. Club members cannot count more than two attendances for any seven consecutive days for purposes of this regulation. 14.1.3 A club team must contain a minimum of three players to be eligible for team prizes. 14.1.4 There is no maximum number of players who may compete on a club team, but only the top three scores in any one section will count toward the team score. 14.1.5 School teams will be considered as club teams representing that school. Players need not attend the same school; however, they must meet the requirements of sections 14.1.1 and 14.1.2.