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2023 CCA January Action

 

CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSOCIATION ON ICC

CCA January Action, Saturday, January 21, 2023

 

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For new CCA online players, these events include a free two month membership in ICC.

See bottom of page for what to do after registration.  REGISTER NOW

 

JANUARY 21: CCA January Action on ICC
5-SS, G/30+10, at Internet Chess Club. Must be on Zoom (use real name) to be eligible for prizes; see ccazoom.com. $80 prize limit if no Zoom side/rear camera angle. In 3 sections. Major Section: Open to 1900/up (Online Regular or OTB regular; see peakrating.us). 5 points wins $600, 4.5 $300, 4 $160, 3.5 (2200/up) $50, 3.5 (Under 2200) $120, 3 (Under 2200) $60. Under 2000/Unr Section: 5 points wns $500, 4.5 $250, 4 $150, 3.5 (1800/up) $50, 3.5 (Under 1800/Unr) $120, 3 (Under 1800/Unr) $60. Under 1600/Unr Section: 5 points wins $400, 4.5 $250, 4 $150, 3.5 (1400/up) $50, 3.5 (U1400/Unr) $120, 3 (U1400/Unr) $60 .  All: If official OTB regular rating is more than 100 points over prize maximum, prize limit $100. Entry fee $65 at chessaction.com by 1/19, $85 by 11 am EST 1/21. New players (first CCA event on ICC) enter by 1/19 or risk not being paired for round 1. GMs $50 from prize. Log into playcca.com 30 minutes before game. Rounds begin EST 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm. Half point byes: Available all rounds, limit 2 byes, must be claimed with registration & cannot be changed. USCF membership required; may join with registration. Online Regular rated (will not affect OTB ratings), Online Regular ratings used for pairings & prizes (OTB Regular used if no Online Regular). Foreign players: see foreignratings.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Ent: Chessaction.com. Questions:events@chessclub.com.

 

 

WHAT TO DO AFTER REGISTRATION:

1) At chessaction.com, go to the row for the tournament and click on "entry list" to make sure you are listed. If not, notify us at director@chess.us.

2) If you are a current ICC member with a user name linked to your USCF ID number (like those who have played in our online tournaments), you are all set. If not, go to register.chessclub.com/cca to register with ICC. If you are unable to register, contact director@chess.us.

3) Read the rules posted HERE.

4) Log into Zoom at  CCAZOOM.COM. You must be on Zoom, using your real name, to be eligible for prizes.

5) 30 minutes before play begins, log into playcca.com, wait for any messages, and wait for your pairing to pop up when play is about to begin. DO NOT LOG OFF or you may not be paired.

 

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