Additional prizes other than those posted.
CMA gift certificates of $150, $100, $50 (sponsored by CMA) for top three K-G.12 students in the Rapid Tournament. Tie-breaker – opposition performance will be used.
Three trophies (sponsored by CMA) for the top three players in the Rapid Tournament. Tie-breaker – opposition performance will be used.
$300 cash (By an anonymous sponsor) for the clear first winner on top of the $800.
In case of ties, the following tie-breakers will be used. The prize will be awarded only if at least two tied players participate in the playoff game. Otherwise, the money will be returned to the sponsor.
Format – elimination, games are not rated.
Ranking of players: by tie-breaker – opposition performance
Even number of players: first half players play second half players in reverse order.
Odd number of players: first ranked player goes into the next round automatically.
Time control – Armageddon, black has draw odds
Colour determined by lot. 5 minutes SD for white and 4 minutes SD for black.
Seneca Hill Chess 
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