We are pleased to announce that, after a break in 2020, we will be hosting this year’s Huntsville City Championship! Information and registration will follow within this blog posting on our website. Please email us here with any questions.
Registration will close at 5pm on November 1st. Onsite registration will not be possible. Please use the form on this page.
DGT Live Broadcast!
We hope to broadcast the top 2 boards live for the duration of the tournament! The link will be posted on our website home page and on social media.
Location:
Brahan Spring Recreation Center
3770 Ivy Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
The playing room is at the end of the hallway at the back of the building. Plenty of parking is available in the recreation center’s parking lot.
Dates and Times:
The 5 rounds will be played each week on consecutive Fridays from 5pm-8pm, with a one week break for Thanksgiving.
A 1/2 point bye is available for 1 round (rounds 1-4 only). Any byes must be requested through the registration form on this blog post. If unable to attend on a given week, additional 0 point byes are possible with prior coordination with the tournament director.
Round 1: November 5th
Round 2: November 12th
Round 3: November 19th
Round 4: December 3rd
Round 5: December 10th
Time Control:
G70; d5
Entry Fee:
$25 – USCF and HCC membership required.
Register for the USCF here.
Register for the HCC here.
Prizes:
City Champion: A trophy, permanent bragging rights, and a donation to the charity of your choice (paid by the HCC in the name of the winner – amount is dependent upon total registered players) will be awarded to this year’s champion.
Brilliancy Prize: Players must nominate their own game(s) by the end of the 4th round to be eligible.
The HCC reserves the right to award additional prizes based upon total entries.
Additional Information:
It is likely that masks will be required for participation. Please ensure that you bring one, just in case.
Tournament Director(s):
Chief TD: Willie Sandifer Assistant TDs: Tomasz Nielsen, Joel Friedman