FIRST CITY CHESS CUP #1
Fort & Frontier: Expedition Across the 64 Squares
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Hosted by First City Chess Club
US Chess Affiliate – Member ID: A9754602
Leavenworth Public Library
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Saturday, April 4
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
ENTRY
FREE!!!
Capacity limited to 40 total participants.
Advance registration strongly encouraged.
Walk-ins accepted only if space remains.
Donations to help offset rating fees are appreciated but not required you can contact us for donation via our website or the paypal link below.
FORMAT
4-Round Swiss (No Eliminations)
Time Control: G/30 d10
(30 minutes per player with 10-second delay)
Two sections will run simultaneously.
Swiss pairings by score using standard pairing procedures.
Players must choose their section before Round 1 and may not switch sections once the tournament begins.
Tournament Director: Patrick Beaudry
♟ USCF RATED SECTION
• Current US Chess Federation membership required
• Kansas residents must also be current KSCA members
• All games submitted for rating
• Dual rated (Regular & Quick)
• US Chess rules apply
Important:
We cannot process USCF or KSCA memberships on-site.
Please verify membership before arrival.
All registered players must check in prior to Round 1.
♟ OPEN (NON-RATED) SECTION
• No memberships required
• Same format and schedule
• Ideal for new players
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Doors Open / Check-in
9:20 AM – Registration Closes (No Exceptions)
Round Times:
• Round 1 – 9:30 AM
• Round 2 – 11:00 AM
• Round 3 – 1:00 PM
• Round 4 – 2:45 PM
Awards approximately 4:15 PM
Hard stop 4:30 PM (Library closes at 5:00 PM)
🏆 FORT & FRONTIER TITLES
Rated Section
🥇 1st – The First City Cup
Title of Commander of the 64
Named Defender of the City
🥈 2nd – Colonel of the Files
🥉 3rd – Captain of the Diagonals
🏆 Under 1200 – Frontier Champion
(Based on April US Chess Regular rating)
One prize per player in the Rated Section.
Players eligible for multiple prizes will receive the highest prize earned.
Non-Rated-Open Section
🏆 Explorer of the 64
(Champion of the Open Section)
Standings determined by standard tiebreak methods.
TIEBREAKS (Rated Section)
- Solkoff
- Cumulative
- Head-to-head (if applicable)
If two players remain tied for clear First Place:
A single unrated Armageddon playoff
(White 5 minutes, Black 4 minutes; Black has draw odds)
If three or more players remain tied, final standings determined by listed tiebreak order.
BYE POLICY
One half-point bye available if declared before the start of Round 2.
No byes available in Round 4.
Forfeit time: 30 minutes after the start of each round.
Players who withdraw must notify the Tournament Director before the next round’s pairings.
EQUIPMENT
Please bring sets, boards, and clocks if you have them.
Delay-capable clocks preferred.
A limited number will be available.
📵 ELECTRONICS POLICY
Electronic devices capable of communication or chess analysis (including mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, and similar devices) must be turned off and stored during play in the Rated Section, in accordance with US Chess rules.
If a device makes a sound or is used during a game, penalties may be applied at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
The Tournament Director may require inspection of electronic devices if a fair play concern arises.
If you have questions regarding electronic device policy, please contact the Tournament Director prior to the event.
REGISTER NOW
Google Registration Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchCFTEGNcyYQEZ0c3stZKPuCrgizpeC0tk9u9GTGv-v6loOA/viewform
QUESTIONS?
Tournament Director: Patrick Beaudry
📧 [email protected]
📱 651-238-0707
Support First City Chess
Optional donations help fund rating fees, equipment, and future community events.
Conduct Policy
All participants are expected to maintain respectful conduct and sportsmanship.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to address disruptive behavior.
If you are looking for a place to play Chess regularly in the Kansas City Area, check out the First City Chess Club https://firstcitychess.com. The club meets most Thursdays
This event is hosted independently by First City Chess Club and is not sponsored by the Leavenworth Public Library.
Address:
417 Spruce Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
United States
Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points: 0
Prize Fund: 0
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW Patrick Beaudry
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 651-238-0707
Website: https://firstcitychess.com