Captain Vigil's Chess Festival At Sea

About this Cruise

Captain Vigil’s Chess Festival At Sea
January 10-17 2026
Chess Tournament aboard the Norwegian Encore Leaving and Returning from Miami Beach
FIDE rated Six-Round Swiss System
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
Prizes
1st Place $200; U2000 $100; U1600 $100

Pop Up US Chess rated Side Events depending on Players interests
Say you and 3 of your best chess buddies want a rated quad? We will do it.
10 people want a midnight blitz? We are there for you!

Registration
Online at www.kingregistration.com under Hawkeye Chess Club
Entry Fee: Free! with booking a cruise via Jamie Truzman 954-514-4428 with NCL
Link below for information
Get Up to 10% off the price of the cruise by booking with us.
If you Book your cruise separately and wish to participate you will be charged a $400 entry fee.
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. Contact: Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com.

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