
Oklahoma Chess Association
The official U.S. Chess affiliate for the state of Oklahoma
Jerry Spann Memorial
& Oklahoma Open Chess
Championship
June 3–4, 2023
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Format
5-SS; G/90+30
Sections
Championship, Reserve (U1700), Amateur (U1300)
Prizes
$3,000 based upon 100 entries. 1st prize each section guaranteed. Championship plaques for top Oklahoman in each section.
Championship: 1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, Top U1900 $150
Reserve (U1700): 1st $450, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, Top U1500 $100
Amateur (U1300): 1st $300, 2nd $200, top U1000 $100, top unrated $100
Schedule
Saturday: Registration 8:30–9:30. Rounds at 10, 2:30, and 7.
Sunday: membership meeting at 8. Rounds at 9:30 and 2:30.
One 1⁄2-point bye if requested before round 2.
No Reentries.
OCA's electronic device rules will be enforced.
Bring your own clock. Boards and pieces provided.
Hotel Information
$96 per night if reserved by May 18.
Ask for Oahoma Chess Association rate. (405) 543-1961
Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport
2101 S. Meridian Avenue, OKC 73108
Entries
$60 by 5/18, then $75.
$20 discount for scholastic players in Amateur or Reserve.
$15 to play up to the Championship for players rated under 1600.
Free entry to masters (2200+) with entry fee deducted from prizes. 2200+ players should email entries to paul@covingtoncomputers.com.
Use the link below to go to online registration. Or mail a check to Oklahoma Chess Association, c/o Paul Covington, 18227 S. Quail Meadow Drive, Claremore, OK 74017
Questions?
Contact Paul Covington
paul@covingtoncomputers.com or (719) 310-7542