Rules for our tournaments

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Excellent Sportmanship
Throughout the entire tournament we expect all participants to exhibit respect for each other, our staff and the game itself
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Play all your games
In order to win any prize money or trophy, you must play all rounds
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Have lived in Cache Valley
You must have lived in Cache Valley sometime in your life and can prove it
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Registration
You must pre-register to play. However, if we have a first round forfeit, the director may allow someone else to play in place of the person forfeiting their place
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Ties
If there is a tie, USCF tie break system will be used
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Tournament Directors
USCF rules (touch-move, castling, "en passant", pawn promotion, etc.) will apply unless the TD (Tournament Director) decides differently due to our unique tournament
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Tricky calls
In any unclear situation, the Tournament Director will make the final decision
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Clocks
Chess clocks may be used at TD discretion on the remaining tables to help wrap up a round