05/02/2026
Train Depot, West Room
430 N Main St El Dorado, KS 67042
Format: 4-round Swiss (no eliminations).
Time Control: g/45; d5.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:15. Rounds: 9:30 - 12:00 - 1:45 - 3:30.
Players who register in advance do not need to arrive early.
One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time before round 2 pairings. No changes to requested byes allowed after round 2 pairings.
Players 18 and under may register as Scholastic at a discount if they wish to do so.
Scholastic players will not be eligible for cash prizes.
All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.
KCA membership not required.
Normal Entry Fee: $35 by 04/28 at midnight or $45 after or on-site.
Scholastic Entry Fee: $10 by 04/28 at midnight or $20 after or on-site.
On-site registration is cash-only.
Players that wish to change their section may do so only during registration before round 1.
There will be 4 sections available to register in, but all scholastic sections will be merged into their non-scholastic counterpart for a total of 2 sections:
Open (Anyone)
Amateur (U1400)
TD reserves the right to merge sections or move select players up or down a section if deemed necessary for pairings.
TD also reserves rights to use accelerate pairings if deemed necessary.
Sections will be based on supplemental ratings from April.
$750 Prize Fund (b/35 Normal entries, 50% guaranteed):
Biggest upset: $135 (see Fine Print below) *
Open:
1st: $225
2nd: $145
Amateur:
1st: $145
2nd: $100
Players must bring their own board, pieces and clocks. There are very few clocks for the TD to loan.
TD may be too busy to assist players in setting their clocks. It is advised that players set their own clocks before the event. Most modern clocks have a g/45;d5 preset.
Coffee: Great coffee shop (Dilly Deli) within a short walk
Food: Mexican restaurant within a short walk, Casey's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Arby's within a short drive. We have a refrigerator to keep food and drinks in, and a microwave to cook it.
Parking: Free, on-site.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.
Email: kansasrookies@gmail.com
Phone (Text only): (316) 350-7354
* Unrated players do not qualify for biggest upset. Score calculation for this prize is higherRating-lowerRating for wins, and that same amount divided by two for draws. Player with the highest score wins the prize. All games in all sections will be considered for the single biggest upset for the overall tournament. Winner of biggest upset may also qualify and win a place prize in their section.