ctc – MCA Member Survey – Montana Chess Association

Name

First

Last

In what month would you prefer the Montana Open be held? (you may check more than one)

April
May
June
Any of these is fine

Would you play in a tournament held in early December?

Yes
No
Not sure

Would you play in a tournament held in the Summer -> June 15 – August 31?

Yes
No
Not sure

The September tournament usually has low attendance. What keeps you from playing at this time? (you may check more than one)

Any comments about the Tournament Calendar?

Billings – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Bozeman – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Butte – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Great Falls – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Helena – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Kalispell – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Missoula – Location for Tournaments ( 1-least desirable, 5-most desirable )

Selected Value: 1

Are there other locations you would prefer to attend a tournament?

Select the important aspects of the tournament venue. (you may check more than one)

Space between boards
Quality of sleeping room and features
Sleeping rooms in the same location as the playing hall
Food service in the same location as the playing hall
Bar in the same location as the playing hall
Price of accommodations
Extra space outside the playing hall for discussion & analysis

Are there other aspects of the tournament venue important to you?

Do you have a preference for one of these time controls? (delay or increment of 30 sec requires moves to be recorded to the end of the game)

Game120 min, delay 5 sec
Game 105 min, delay 5 sec (instituted for reasonable breaks in 5 round weekend tournaments)
Game 90 min, delay 30 sec
Game 90 min, increment 30 sec

Does your clock support increment?

Yes
No

Comments on Time Controls?

Would you want a mechanism to pay tournament entry fees using a card or other electronic payment system?

Yes
No

Would you be willing to pay a convenience fee to use an electronic payment system?

Yes
No

Would you play in the Montana Speed Chess Championship as a stand-alone tournament?

Yes
No

Would you play in a Fischer Random tournament?

Yes
No

Would you play in a Siamese / Bughouse tournament?

Yes
No

Would you arrive early on Friday to play alternative chess that evening?

Yes
No

Should the MCA spend money on the following items? (you may check more than one)

Financial incentives to attract higher rated players to the Montana Open
Subsidies to send Montana players to National Events
Establishing season-long prizes
Increasing prize pools of tournaments
Providing trophies or other non-cash awards
Increasing compensation for Tournament Directors

Comments on MCA finances and expenditures?

Would you purchase an MCA mug?

Yes
No

Would you purchase an MCA Tshirt?

Yes
No

Should MCA tournaments offer a 1/2 point bye?

Yes
No

Should a 1/2 point voluntary bye count toward Grand Prix points?

Yes
No

Should the distance multiplier remain as a factor in Grand Prix points?

Yes
No

Comments about Byes or Grand Prix points?

Are you satisfied with the qualification system for the Montana Closed Championship?

Yes
No
Not sure how it works

Comments on the Montana Closed?

Do you have any experience with 3D printing?

Yes
No

Would you participate in a 3D printing contest related to chess?

Yes
No

MCA Member Survey 2024