(O) Nationwide Open Registration

Description:
The Nationwide Open is the second event on our annual calendar with prizes structured to ensure even lower rated players can win something.

Entry Deadline: April 15
Start Date: May 1
Qualification: Open to all CCCA members.
Entry fee: $15

Format: Up to 10 games, based upon the number of entries
2-6 => Double round-robin
7-11 => Single round-robin
12+ => Silli pairing system (10 games)

Time Control: Triple-Block to complete within 2 years (50 days + 5 Increment, Initial Bank 50 days). No leave.

Cash Prizes: (pool is 90% of entry fees)
1st = ~50%
2nd = ~30%
Top finisher from bottom half of start ratings = ~20%
Tie-Breaks: full TBs to be applied to prizes.
Notes: A positive score (> 50% of the possible points) is required for all prizes, except “Top finisher from bottom half of start ratings“. Only one (1) cash prize per player.