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RED RIVER SHOOTOUT XXII
& the Carter County Open
May 11, 2024
3323 Lodge Road in Ardmore, Oklahoma map
Reserve a room or a cabin at (580) 223-6600. Ask for the chess rate.
The Red River Shootout (RRSO) is an annual team match between Texas and Oklahoma. Players are matched with an opponent of similar rating for two games (one as black, one as white). Read about the tournament's history and notable players here.
Format & time control: two G/80;+5 games against the same opponent (one as black, one as white)
Eligibility: To be eligible for the RRSO, players must have
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an established regular rating
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a current US Chess membership
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Texas or Oklahoma as their state affiliation
When there is an odd number of players for the RRSO, priority is given to older players and RRSO veterans. Players who are not paired with an RRSO opponent will be invited to play in the Carter County Open.
The Carter County Open welcomes any player with a current US Chess rating—new/provisional players may participate, and no particular state affiliation is required. Oklahoma/Texas players who aren't paired with an opponent in the RRSO are invited to stick around and play in this event.
Format: 4-SS, G/30;d5
After check-in, we will pair as many eligible players as we can with a similarly-rated (usually within 50 points) opponent from the other side of the Red River. We hope everyone who wants to play in the RRSO will be able to, but it all depends on who shows up to play.
When there is an odd number of similarly rated players who are eligible for the RRSO, priority will be given to older players and RRSO veterans.
If you do not get an opponent in the RRSO because , or if you're from a state other than Oklahoma or Texas, or if you're a new player, we'll put you in the Carter County Open.
The Carter County Open welcomes any player with a current US Chess membership—new/provisional players may participate, and no particular state affiliation is required. Oklahoma/Texas players who aren't paired with an opponent in the RRSO are invited to stick around and play in this event.
Format: 4-SS, G/30;d5
After check-in, we will pair as many eligible players as we can with a similarly-rated (usually within 50 points) opponent from the other side of the Red River. We hope everyone who wants to play in the RRSO will be able to, but it all depends on who shows up to play.
When there is an odd number of similarly rated players who are eligible for the RRSO, priority will be given to older players and RRSO veterans.
If you do not get an opponent in the RRSO because , or if you're from a state other than Oklahoma or Texas, or if you're a new player, we'll put you in the Carter County Open.
Schedule for both events:
9:00–9:30 check in
10:00 team photos
10:30 round one (both events)
Lunch break after round one
2:30 round two (both events)
Carter County Open rounds 3 & 4 will begin ASAP following the last game of the previous round.
Entry: $20 (cash onsite or Venmo*). If you plan to be there, please sign up in advance using the form below. This helps us get an idea of how much space we'll need. You can always let us know if something comes up and you can't make it.
*Venmo is @Tom-Crane-11. Include the player's name and USCF ID.
If you have questions, contact one of the team captains:
Tom Crane (Texas) 817-296-4287 or tcrane5000@gmail.com
Rebecca Rutledge (Oklahoma) 405-642-6136 or info@ochess.org