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Evan Boatwright Memorial Chess Tournament – Temple, TX

Join us for a Chess Tournament in memory of Evan Boatwright hosted by the Temple Chess Club. USCF rated 4SS, G/45, d5 in 3 sections on March 29, 2025 in Temple, TX. Limited to the first 60 players!

View Entry List  (This is manually entered, so it does not always reflect the most recent registrations.)

Tournament Details and Advance Registration (Online) Form

LOCATION:
Holiday Inn
5247 S General Bruch Dr
Temple, TX 76502
Free parking provided!

BASICS:
4 rounds of G/45, d5
3 sections: Open, U1600, U1000

Registration & Check-in: 9:00 to 9:20 AM.
(*Because we do not accept payment in advance, players not checked in by 9:20 am will NOT be paired in Round 1, unless you notify us that you are on the way. If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)

Round Times: 
Round 1- 9:30 AM
Round 2- 11:15 AM 
Round 3- 1:30 PM (after lunch)
Round 4- 3:15 PM

Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival. Exact change is appreciated!

Prize Fund: $800 guaranteed

Open Section: $150-$100-50,  U1800 – $60-$40

Under 1600 Section: $100-$60-$40

Under 1000 Section: $100-$60-$40

Limited Capacity of 60 players!
Register online to ensure you get a spot.
(If you show up onsite without preregistering, there’s a chance the tournament will already be full.)

Current USCF membership required! Please check that your membership is active before registering.

**Please bring your own tournament size chess set and chess clock.  None will be provided.

For questions or problems registering, please contact Forrest Marler, fzmarler@gmail.com, (254) 231-7026.

USCF Online TLA!

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Temple April Swiss

Rated 4SS in 3 sections; G/45, d5 hosted by the Temple Chess Club. Limited space!
Read our Online TLA!

Date
April 15, 2023

Location
Holiday Inn
5247 S General Bruce Dr
Temple, TX 76502

Sections

  • Open
  • U1400
  • U1000

*Lower sections may be combined based on registrations.

Rounds and Times

Four Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5

  • Registration & Check-in: 8:15 to 8:50 AM
  • Round One: 9:00 AM
  • Round Two: 10:45 AM
  • Round Three: 1:10 PM (after lunch)
  • Round Four: 2:45 PM

Entry fee and Prizes:

  • $15 – Cash only. Paid when you arrive to tournament. 
  • Cash Prizes– based on number of entries

Registration Link and tournament info

  • Onsite Registration is 8:15-8:50 AM.  If you show up onsite without preregistering, there’s a chance the tournament will already be full. (Please register early online to secure your spot!)
  • Pre-registered not checked in by 8:50am will not be paired in round 1, unless you notify us (via email or text) that you are on the way.

Details

  • Please bring pieces and a clock if you have them! The club has limited supplies and we do not want to get caught without enough sets or clocks
  • US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
  • Notation is required.  Notation sheets and pens will be available if needed.
  • Please consider bringing a cash donation. A donation jar will be available for players who want to help cover the venue rental fee.

Questions

For questions or problems registering, please email or text:
Forrest Marler ( fzmarler@gmail.com) 254-231-7026