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Captain Vigil's Chess Festival at Sea

Start Date

2026-01-10

End Date

2026-01-17

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)
Cruise and ship details https://links.ncl.live/eyJsaWQiOiJuY2xfZjY5ZTgxM2MtZTBmYS00N2FmLThkZTUtMTJjMjUxZjNlMGFiIn0=

Broadcast Link

Registration

booking a cruise via Jamie Truzman 954-514-4428 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 Jaimie Truzman 954-514-4428

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 Jaimie Truzman phone at (954)-514-4428 or jtruzman@ncl.com

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.

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