Cash prizes are scaled based on 50 participants. Subject to change if fewer show up, but bracketed prizes will definitely occur.
FORMAT: A 5-round Swiss event in two sections. Maximum 50 players. If limited players, sections may be combined.
ENTRY FEE: $25
SCHEDULE: Check-in: 9-9:45am. Rounds (5): 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm. Closing ceremony 3pm or ASAP. Blitz tournament to follow starting at 4 PM!
TIME CONTROL: G/15; +10 sec. increment per move starting from move 1.
BYES: One half-point bye available; request at check-in.
PRIZE FUND: $1000 based on 50 entries. Prizes are subject to change.
Open:
1st: $200, 2nd: $120, 3rd: $80, U1700/U1500: $50 each
Reserve (U1500):
1st: $120, $2nd: $80, U1300/U1100/Unrated: $30 each
RATING: US Chess rated Quick. Higher of June 2024 US Chess Regular or Quick rating will be used to determine pairings and prizes.
MEMBERSHIP: US Chess Membership required.
