Captain Vigil's Chess Festival at Sea
Start Date
Saturday, January 10, 2026
End Date
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Director
Eric Vigil
Chess Tournament aboard the Norwegian Encore Leaving and Returning from Miami Beach
FIDE rated Six-Round Swiss System
Time Control
G/90+30 increment
Rounds
Sea Day Jan 11: 9:30 am, 2:30pm Sea Day Jan 14 9:30 am & 2:30 pm Sea Day Jan 16 9:30 am, 2:30 pm
Additional Info
Additional information: Byes: Unlimited byes 1/2-point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round to receive a 1/2-point. USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings. USCF January supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 is enforced with regard to electronic devices. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS Bring Boards and clocks. (some will be provided)
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Broadcast Link
Registration
booking a cruise via Kristina Drayer 954-514-4096 with NCL Norwegian Cruise Line
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
No
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
None, Must book cruise and then add information on Kingregistration
Entry Fee:
Free! with booking a cruise via Jamie Truzman 954-514-4428 with NCL Norwegian Cruise Line $400 playing fee if cruise not booked with Jamie Truzman
Send Entry Fee:
Must book cruise with Kristina Drayer 954-514-4096
Prizes
1st Place $200; U2000 $100; U1600 $100
Contact
For Chess Information Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com.
For Cruise Information Kristina Drayer phone at (954)-514-4096.
Location
Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Terminal B
1922 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA
All parking areas at cruise terminal and Lot 2 are open on cruise days only. Long-term parking states at around $25 per night (Surface Lot E is $22.00/day). On non-cruise days, you will need to contact PortMiami or port security to gain access to your vehicle. Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A parking garage charges $35 per day.