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SUMMARY:Rising Star Independence Day U800
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Independence Day U800\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026\nLocation: \nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 West Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nFormat: 6-round Swiss \nTime Control: G/30;+5 \nOne Section: Open (open to players under 800 and unrated players) \nImportant:\n• USCF rated.\n• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)\n• July USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility\, pairings\, and prizes.\nOther ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding\neligibility\, rating adjustments\, conversions\, unofficial ratings\, or other rating issues is final.\n• Boards\, sets\, scoresheets AND clocks will be provided. \nPrizes: Trophies for Top 3 and 1st U500 \nEntry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site \nOnline Registration: Rising Star Independence Day U800\nEarly online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed\, Jul 1.\nLate online registration until 11:59 pm MST\, Fri\, Jul 3.\nOn-site registration until 9:00 am MST\, Sat\, Jul 4.\nA maximum of three half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than\nimmediately before the start of round 3. Half-point byes for rounds 3 thru 6 must be requested\nbefore the start of round 3 and may not be revoked after round 3 starts. \nSchedule: Sat: Rd 1 10:00 am\, Rd 2 11:30 pm\, Rd 3 1:00 pm\, Rd 4 3:00 pm\, Rd 5 4:30 pm\, Rd 6 6:00 pm \nRefunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee. \nContact:\nRichard Smouse\nText/Voice: (480) 390-9528\nEmail: rick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRising Star Chess\n\nwww.risingstarchess.com
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CATEGORIES:Rising Star Classic,Rising Star U800
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