RRSO XIX

Davis, Oklahoma
April 23, 2021 (Saturday)

Texas Seeks Revenge!

NOTE: The BRAZOS recruiting system used the last three years worked well. We filled 26, 23 and 29, respectively, match section boards by asking interested players to register for a spot on the team in advance, and then the team captains paired them with a similar-rated registrant on the opposing team to guarantee a well balanced team match. We also recruited qualified substitutes for the Murray County Open, just in case.

HERE'S HOW THIS WORKS FOR RRSO XIX: To play in the Match Section, you must register with your Team Captain no later than Sunday, 11 April 2021 at HIGH Noon. The Team Captains will review and approve the Team Rosters with the Chief TD. The official Team Match Pairings will be final on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. The rosters won't be announced until the morning of.

Your best chance for playing in the Match Section for RRSO XIX is to ensure your US Chess membership is current through 30 April 2021 (or later) and REGISTER with the Chief TD and your Team Captain EARLY.

We will need substitutes. We draw those from the Murray County Open. Two days prior, we will notify all players who are in the Murray County Open. All walk-ins are welcome to play in the Murray County Open.

Bring clocks, sets and boards. None provided. Make sure your clock can facilitate the time control and you know how to set it, add penalty minutes, etc.

NEW RULE CHANGE. We intend on everyone starting Round One on time and at the same time. We also want everyone to start Round Two at the same time. This allows our photographers (who are busy playing their own games) an opportunity to take action photographs of ALL players. RRSO photos are important historical records and we want as many as possible. We appreciate everyone's cooperation.

• This is the 19th REAL Red River Shootout; the annual team match between the most fanatical chess players in Oklahoma and Texas


• Open only to OK and TX residents as defined as to where USCF has your address

• *****Important: Must have USCF rating and current USCF membership  with expiration date of 30 April 2021 or later*****

  NOTE:  Please square away your USCF Membership PRIOR to RRSO XIX
  This will help keep you out of the Murray County Open.
  
  
• OCF Membership is required for Oklahoma players
  NOTE: OCF Membership is free to all who join at this link:  Join OCF.


• Check-in:  9:00-9:45 AM


• Entrance Fee:  Masters free; all others $5


• MATCH ROSTERS will be posted on the Door.   If you are on a Match Roster please check in with your Team Captain and pay $5 (Players with an OTB Master Rating play free.


• EVERYONE ELSE please see the TD right away!


• Prizes:  Trophy and Bragging Rights to Winning Team


• Two Rounds:  10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
• Game in 60 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment per Move


• All players will record their game's moves and turn in their score sheets (the WHITE copy).  Recording the moves in a separate notebook or in a USCF certified electronic device is allowed, however the player must email their game moves to the Chief TD within 24 hours.  Not submitting game moves may affect eligibility for future RRSO matches.


• Annotated game scores are highly encouraged.  All match games will be submitted to the Oklahoma Chess Monthly, Texas Knights, TWIC and other publications.


• NOTE:  An attempt will be made to pair players rated as closely as possible.


• Texas is the Visiting Team and will play with the White pieces in Round One. Oklahoma is the Home Team and will play with the Black pieces in Round One. Colors reverse in Round Two.
• Location: Treasure Valley Casino, I-35 & Hwy 7 (Exit 55 off I-35), Davis, OK 73030
• Hotel Phone Number:  (580) 369-3223
• Free Parking, Wi-Fi, Limited Smoking, and Wheelchair Accessible
• THE HOTEL RESTAURANT IS OPEN (IHOP Express), so we will not be taking any lunch reservations this year.


• SPECIAL NOTE:  Please let the Chief TD know if you stayed in a hotel, the name of the hotel, and your room rate.  This will help RRSO organizers negotiate better deals in the future.  Thanks!
  • Questions:
  • Oklahoma players contact the Chief TD and Oklahoma Chess Team Captain:
    • Phil Stegall
    • stegali@aol.com
  • Texas players contact the Chief TD and Texas Chess Team Captain:
    • Troy Gillispie
    • tgillisp@ymail.com
  • Chief Organizer and Chief TD:
    • Jim Hollingsworth
    • rrsochess@gmail.com
  • Deputy Organizer:
    • Rebecca Rutledge
    • rebecca@youthchessok.org
  
  

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  by Amy Lee Chilton