Need explanation for terms re: Tournaments

Buzz Meeks

Only Chess

15 Jun 22

Buzz Meeks

Joined: 15 Jul 06
Moves: 3509

15 Jun 22

I haven't played in an actual tournament in forever. Now ready to dip my toes back in but I'm not familiar with the terms. Can anyone explain these? "5SS, 40/80, SD/30 +30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10) and Entry fee: $118 , 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 8/13, all $130"??? Also, I had a rather low rating decades ago but am likely much better now. How does that fit in? I don't want to sandbag.

BigDogg

Secret RHP coder

on the payroll

Joined: 26 Nov 04
Moves: 155080

15 Jun 22

@buzz-meeks said
I haven't played in an actual tournament in forever. Now ready to dip my toes back in but I'm not familiar with the terms. Can anyone explain these? "5SS, 40/80, SD/30 +30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10) and Entry fee: $118 , 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 8/13, all $130"??? Also, I had a rather low rating decades ago but am likely much better now. How does that fit in? I don't want to sandbag.

5 round Swiss System.
Time control: 40 moves in 80 minutes, followed by 30-minute sudden death, with a 30 second increment.
There is an option to play rounds 1 and 2 at game in 60 minutes, with a 10 second delay.

Lipareeno

Joined: 01 Jun 22
Moves: 1132

15 Jun 22

The sooner you send the entry money the cheaper it is.
They like to have an idea of how many people are coming.
You can always pay at the door when you get there but it costs more.

Buzz Meeks

Joined: 15 Jul 06
Moves: 3509

16 Jun 22

Thanks all.

FMDavidHLevin

Joined: 15 Dec 20
Moves: 53

16 Jun 22

@buzz-meeks said
Also, I had a rather low rating decades ago but am likely much better now. How does that fit in? I don't want to sandbag.

You won't be. 🙂 Just advise the organizer of your last rating and that it's old. The organizer should be able to look it up.