6th Pak-- First date TBA.

Format: 6 man group based on rating. 3 rounds. Time Control: 35moves/90minutes-SD/30minutes If the lowest rate player is 300 or more points different than the 5th rated player, then he gets an extra 1/2 point added to his final result.

Prizes: 1st $60; 2nd $20 gift certificate (section prize/2nd)

Entry Fee: $16 members; $22 regular

Round Times: Round 1 starts promptly at 11am. Subsequent rounds follow right after with 30 minutes lunch break b/n Rd. 1 & 2.

Please share your insights and comments at info@chesspalace.com about this format. All are welcome.