Location:Ramada, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (contact the Ramada regarding room reservations and to ask for a room from the chess conference block at 701-235-3333)
Dates: Oct 12 - 13, 2024
Registration Time: 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
USCF Rated: Yes
USCF Membership Required: Yes
Entry Fee: Advanced online registration: $40 for adults; $30 for college students; $20 for grades K-12
Onsite Registration: $45 for adults; $35 for college students; $25 for grades K-12
Notes: This state championship is open to players outside of North Dakota. Cash Prizes for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, E & Unrated, Under 1000.
Prizes: Sections and prizes money are based on entries.
Rounds: There will be 6 rounds. 4 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5, 2 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5
Byes: Players may request a maximum of two 1/2 point byes, and they must be requested before the start of round 3.
Round 1: 9:15 AM Saturday
Round 2: 12:30 PM Saturday
Round 3: 3:30 PM Saturday
Round 4: 7:30 PM Saturday
Round 5: 9:15 AM Sunday
Round 6: 1:00 PM Sunday
South Dakota Governor’s Cup With $12,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund (October 18 to 20, 2024)
Notes: We’re bringing the Governor’s Cup back with a choice of 2-day or 3-day playing schedules, 3 sections, and a 90/30 time control. Our Premier section will be FIDE-rated. We’ll also host a Saturday night blitz with a $500 prize fund b/30 and an NSWRS-rated scholastic side event.
Organizers:Glenn Panner, National Tournament Director and FIDE Arbiter; Maret Thorpe, National Tournament Director and FIDE National Arbiter; De and Dave Knudson, who grew the event from 1996 to 2006; Jordan Esmay, President of the South Dakota Chess Association, and Assistant TD.
