Oklahoma Chess Association
The official U.S. Chess affiliate for the state of Oklahoma
Registration starts Thursday, March 9 and ends at midnight on Thursday, March 23.
No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
ALL OKLAHOMA RESIDENT K-12 PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OSCO CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS.
FORMAT
Five rounds, Game in 25 minutes with no delay (affects quick rating only). PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK IF YOU HAVE ONE.
SECTIONS
Register your player in the section corresponding to their their school grade. A champion will be named for each of grades 2 through 12 and for combined grades K & 1. Sections with fewer than six players will be combined with the smallest adjacent section for pairings purposes only.
PRIZES
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place individuals in each of grades 2 through 12 and in combined K & 1. Outstanding performance trophies for 4.0 points. Medals for 3.0 points. Team trophies for 1st & 2nd place in grades 2 through 10 and for combined grades K/1 and 11/12.
SCHEDULE
Before the tournament, check your player's section and school/team code. If something doesn't look right, alert us right away at osco_treasurer@ochess.org.
9:00 Doors open. There is no check-in requirement, but new players are encouraged to come early so we can answer any questions you may have.
10:00 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall. Subsequent rounds are paired ASAP with a break for lunch.
GENERAL INFORMATION & RULES
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No eliminations! Every player plays every round.
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Parents are not permitted in the playing room during rounds, and players must exit when their match is finished.
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Mobile devices are prohibited on the tournament floor. If the player's device cannot be left with a parent or coach, it must be turned off and kept out of sight. Failure to comply could result in a forfeit loss.
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It is the player's responsibility to know and understand the rules by which our tournaments are governed. We ask that all players and parents read OSCO's rules before the tournament. Read them here and call/text (405) 642-6136 if you have questions.
EQUIPMENT
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SETS are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
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CLOCKS Bring your own clock if you have one. Shop tournament clocks at Wholesale Chess
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SCORESHEETS Notation is not required in any section at this tournament.
TIEBREAKS
1. Head-to-head results.
2. Computer tiebreaks* to eliminate all but the top two players.
3. Two-game G/5 blitz match between the top two remaining players.
4. Armageddon game. Visit the rules page for more information.
*OSCO uses the U.S. Chess-recommended order of computer tiebreaks. These are 1. Modified Median, 2. Solkoff, 3. Cumulative, 4. Cumulative of Opposition. Click here to learn about these tiebreak systems.
TO REGISTER:
Register by March 23 using the form on this page (opens March 9). Oklahoma resident players only. Entry is $30. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $20/player. Current US Chess membership is required.
REFUND POLICY: Upon request we will refund entry fees for cancellations emailed to osco_treasurer@ochess.org before the registration deadline.
QUESTIONS?
Call (405) 642-6136 or send an email to info@ochess.org.
Registration has ended for this event.
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