The CCCC Hall of Fame Rumble 2027 takes place in Crossville, Tennessee, USA, on April 9–11, 2027, with a $5,000 guaranteed prize fund. Organized by Cumberland County Chess Club, the tournament commemorates influential members of the local chess community whose traditions date to 1973.

The event features five rounds of US Chess-rated classical play across four independently paired sections: Championship, Under 1800, Under 1400 and Under 1000. The three-day schedule uses 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment. Alternatively, a two-day schedule starts with two faster games at 45 minutes plus a 10-second increment before merging with the longer schedule.

The tournament is capped at 150 entries. Players can participate in the scenic Cumberland Mountain State Park setting, where the organizer also advertises on-site dining, cabin accommodation, morning yoga and a guided nature walk. Contact the club directly for current registration, fees and accommodation arrangements.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The event has five rounds, with a three-day schedule and a condensed two-day option. The three-day schedule uses G/90+30; the two-day schedule begins with two G/45+10 games, then joins the three-day schedule. The official listing classifies the tournament as not FIDE rated.

Participants should verify the detailed pairing, bye and tie-break rules with the tournament organizer, as these conditions are not provided in the published US Chess overview.

🏆 Prize Fund

The total advertised prize fund is $5,000 guaranteed. The published awards are distributed across four sections, additional rating-class prizes and special categories.

Championship

Under 1800

Under 1400

Under 1000

Special Awards

♟️ Sections / Groups

Participants choose among four independently paired divisions. The Championship section is the highest division, while the other three sections use the rating ceilings named in their titles.

📅 Schedule

The tournament runs from Friday, April 9, through Sunday, April 11, 2027. Players can choose the full three-day format or an abbreviated two-day schedule. The organizer has not provided verified individual round times in the available event announcement.

📝 Registration

The club limits the event to 150 players. Its US Chess announcement confirms the organizer and event details, but does not establish exact entry fees or a final registration cutoff. Contact the club before making travel arrangements to confirm entry availability, payment instructions and whether online registration has opened.

🏛️ Organizer

Cumberland County Chess Club serves the Crossville chess community and organizes the Hall of Fame tournament to recognize contributors to the local game. The club provides the event contact details and announces its activities through its Facebook page.

📍 Venue

The competition is held in the Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Lodge, 582 Swim Drive, Crossville, Tennessee 38555, USA. The surrounding state park contains Byrd Lake, wooded trails, cabins and camping areas. The tournament announcement describes the playing facility as accessible.

🏨 Accommodation

The park offers cabin rentals for individuals, families and groups. In addition, the following independently operated Crossville hotels provide options for visitors who prefer conventional hotel rooms. The links below use Stay22 Allez for an April 8 arrival and April 12 departure.

🍽️ Nearby Restaurants & Cafés

The park’s established dining venue provides a practical meal option close to the recreation facilities.

🚆 How to Get There

Cumberland Mountain State Park is near Crossville, on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. The location is most practical for visitors arriving by car.

🚗 By Car

Navigate to 582 Swim Drive, Crossville, TN 38555, following park signs to the Recreation Lodge. The park is accessible from the Crossville area near Interstate 40; confirm the lodge entrance rather than navigating only to the general park office.

✈️ By Air

Travelers arriving from other states should plan their onward road transfer to Crossville in advance. Airport transfers are not included in the organizer’s published event overview.

ℹ️ Other Information

Recreation and Accessibility

The state park offers cabins, camping, hiking trails and lakeside activities. The organizer also advertises morning yoga on Saturday and Sunday and a guided nature walk on Saturday. The playing venue is described as handicap accessible.

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