When: Dec 8 - 10, 2023
Where: Delta Hotel by Marriott, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Format: 5-round Swiss System Time Control: G/90 + 30 sec increment
Four Sections: Premier (USCF 2000+), U2000 (USCF 1400-1999), U1400 (USCF U800-1399), U800 (USCF Unrated-799)
Players rated USCF 1900-1999 may play up in the Premier section for an additional $25.
Players rated USCF 1300-1399 may play up into the U2000 section for an additional $15.
Players rated USCF 700-799 may play up into the U1400 section for an additional $15.
Important:
Prizes: Total Prize Fund $3300 based on 100 paid entries.
Premier Section (USCF & FIDE Rated): $900/$450/$225, Top U2200: $100
U2000 Section (USCF & FIDE Rated): $600/$300/$150, Top U1600: $75
U1400 Section (USCF Rated): $240/$120/$80, Top U1000: $60
U800 Section (USCF Rated): Trophies for Top 3 & Top U500
Entry Fees: Free entry for GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, & WFM ($90 deducted from prizes).
Premier Section: $90 through Nov 24, $100 through Dec 7, $125 on site.
U2000 Section: $75 through Nov 24, $85 through Dec 7, $110 on site.
U1400 Section: $60 through Nov 24, $70 through Dec 7, $95 on site.
U800 Section: $45 through Nov 24, $55 through Dec 7, $80 on site.
Registration: 2023 December FIDE Classic Registration
Online registration ends at midnight MST, Dec 7.
Onsite registration: 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Dec 8
-Players registering after this time may be given a half-point bye for Round 1.
Schedule: Players' Meeting: Friday 6:45pm
Rounds: Friday 7pm, Saturday 10am & 3pm, Sunday 10am & 3pm
Hotel: Delta Hotel by Marriott, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Standard rates apply. Free parking and internet.
Marriott BonVoy reward members get best rates and it's free to join.
Reservations: Delta Hotel by Marriott or call (480) 898-8300
Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time.
All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.
House rules and other info available at www.bannerchess.com Contact: info@bannerchess.com