Multiple quick rated quads (groups of 4 players) with the possibility of a 6-person swiss at the bottom if total number of players is not divisible by 4. General adjustments may be made and unrated players will be placed into groups, at TD's discretion. TD will make best attempt to assess unrated players' current skill level (based on regular rating, online rating, etc.) and place players into whichever group is deemed most appropriate.

NO BYES OR EARLY WITHDRAWALS, These are round robin quads, so please plan on playing all 3 rounds. Missing a game by forfeit or early dropout loses prize eligibility. (In addition, a penalty, which must be paid before being paired in future events, may be imposed at organizer's discretion)

USCF quick rated quads, This event is held in a restaurant atmosphere, so there is no guarantee of a quiet playing environment. Players' live quick ratings are used for pairing purposes. In instances when an unpaid, prize-ineligible house player is added to a quad in order to even out an odd number of total players, 1st prize for that quad only will be reduced to $40, (and proportionately for a swiss if applicable) as odds of winning the prize for paid players in that quad are increased from 1 in 4 to 1 in 3.