Regulations
Format Summary
The 2017 U.S. Championship and 2017 U.S. Women's Championship shall each be 12-player Round Robin tournaments.
International Arbiter Franc Guadalupe
| Format | 12-player Round Robin |
|---|---|
| Chief Arbiter | Franc Guadalupe (U.S. Championship) |
| Chief Arbiter | Carol Jarecki (Women's Championship) |
| Dept Arbiter | Rudy Abate |
| Time Control | 40/90, G/30; +30 |
At a Glance
- Prompt Arrival: Players are expected to be at the board before each round begins.
- No Draws: Players may not mutually agree to a draw in less than 30 moves.
- Electronics: No electronics are allowed in the playing area.
- Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an additional 30 seconds (increment) per move starting from move 1.
- Notation: Players are required to keep accurate notation throughout each game.
- Playoffs: A combination of rapid, blitz and armageddon games shall be used to break any tie for 1st place.
