Grandmaster Chess Center

MLK DAY Norm INVITATIONAL

Interested in playing? Please email: info@gmchesscenter.com

Date: January 14-18, 2027

Location: Grandmaster Chess Center, 12828 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005

Format: 10 Player Round Robin, 2 sections TBD (IM/GM).

Time Control: G/90 + 30s increment for the entire game.

Entry Fee: $1200 IM Seeker, $1000 Foreign IM Seeker

Schedule:

‍Round 1: 1/14 THURSDAY, 6pm

Round 2: 1/15 FRIDAY, 12pm

Round 3: 1/15 FRIDAY, 6pm

Round 4: 1/16 SATURDAY, 12pm

Round 5: 1/16 SATURDAY, 6pm

Round 6: 1/17 SUNDAY, 12pm

Round 7: 1/17 SUNDAY, 6pm

Round 8: 1/18 MONDAY, 10am

Round 9: 1/18 MONDAY, 4pm

Recommended Hotel: Recommended Hotel: Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue Redmond, 14615 NE 29th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98007

Approx. $119/night for Double, book online, no code needed. Free internet.

Rules:

• All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.

• No draw offers before move 10.

• Players are required to notate all moves.

• Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.

• All games will use the equipment provided. Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.

• Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.

• Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.

• The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.

As this is a round robin event, any withdrawal affects the viability of the tournament. Absolutely no refunds will be given without explicit approval from the organizer after 1/4; withdrawal prior to 1/4 will receive a 90% refund only.

By registering for this tournament, you agree to the stated terms.