Captain Vigil’s Chess Festival At Sea 2
January 9-16 2027
Chess Tournament aboard the Norwegian Star Leaving and Returning from San Diego, CA
Ports of call and possible chess tournaments in Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas
FIDE rated Three Round Swiss System
G/90+30 increment
Rounds
Sea Day Jan 10: 9:30 am
Sea Day Jan 14 9:30 am
Sea Day Jan 15 9:30 am
Prizes
1st Place $200; U2000 $200, U1800 $200; U1600 $200 U1200 $200
Jan 10 2:00pm 5 round swiss G15d2 FIDE Rapid
Jan 14 2:00pm G25d5 FIDE Rapid Quads
Jan 15 2:00pm g5d2 960 Fischer random blitz double 5 round swiss
Additional US Chess rated Side Events daily
Evening Chess Lectures on Sea Days.
I will try to put together side events at ports of call
Registration
Online at www.kingregistration.com under Hawkeye Chess Club
Entry Fee: $90 early bird until 3/1 $100 until 9/1 $110 thereafter
$200 on the ship (may be without T-Shirt)
Price Includes T-Shirt pleae email me your size after you sign up will be given on the ship for group photo
Book the cruise via Krista Drayer 954-514-4096 at NCL to get group bonuses
Last year we were sold out! Limited to 64 players!
Additional information: Byes: Unlimited byes 1/2-point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round to receive a 1/2-point. USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Monrad Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings. USCF January 2027 supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 is enforced with regard to electronic devices. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS Bring Boards and clock. Some will be provided. Contact: Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com.