2024 Golden Gopher Open
September 13 - 15, 2024
6th Golden Gopher Open
Sept 13th - Sept 15th, 2024
$5,000 Projected Prizes!
Coffman Union, 3rd Floor: 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN
Playing Rooms:
Friday: The Open, U1800, and U1400 will play in the Mississippi Room.
Saturday and Sunday: The Open, U1800, and U1400 play in the Mississippi Room.
The U1000 on Saturday will play in the Presidents Room.
Skittles Rooms:
Friday: Presidents Room and Conference Room 324
Saturday: Conference Rooms 324 and 325
Sunday: Conference Room 325
Attention UMN Students and Faculty:
Are you a UMN Student or Faculty? Entry is free, please fill out the google form https://forms.gle/sN5TKEez1LbXCiyH7
For onsite registration, it would be preferable to email us at chess@umn.edu
No Memberships are required except for a current (not expired) US Chess Membership
Is US Chess membership is current? CLICK HERE If you are new to US Chess, there is a two step process.
Step 1 is creating your User Profile (a member ID will be generated upon profile creation)
Step 2 is joining US Chess (you will use your profile/Member ID to pay for a US Chess Membership)
Create your User Profile! https://new.uschess.org/form/first-time-member-new-player-
Have you created your User Profile? Now you need to join or renew! https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership
If these links do not work, try https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Or, go to https://new.uschess.org/ > JOIN > Become a Member
PARKING AND HOTEL INFORMATION
There is a Gophers Game on Saturday Sept 14th. Plan accordingly
Make use of the Light Rail, Park and Rides, or carpool
Useful Links
Parking and Transportation
Parking Facilities
Campus Connector
Expect higher rates for hotel stays, feel free to use the following link:
https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/overnight-accommodations-visitors
Hotels on the St Paul Campus and Roseville are not as impacted, rates are subject to change
Parking Facilities are listed here:
https://pts.umn.edu/park-and-drive/general-information/facilities?type=116&area=All&cost=All
East River Road Garage and Church Street Garage are recommended
| SECTIONS | PRIZES |
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Open |
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Under 1800 |
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| U1400 $35 before 9/1/24 $45 before 9/12/24 $50 onsite |
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| U1000 Saturday Only $30 before 9/1/24 $40 before 9/12/24 $45 onsite |
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| Questions? | Contact Samrug Narayanan chess@umn.edu |
| Notes: | For onsite entry, we are unable to accept cash payments. We will need Paypal or Venmo for registration. |
| EVENTS | SCHEDULE |
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Open, U1800 and U1400 |
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Open, U1800 and U1400 |
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| U1000 Saturday only Time Control: 45 min + 5 sec delay |
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IM John Bartholomew all comers blitz |
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| Minnesota Golden Gophers against Nevada Wolf Pack |
Row the Boat with PJ Fleck! 2:30pm @Huntington Bank Stadium |
Important Information
- Limit of two half point byes
- All half point bye requests must be requested before the start of Round 3
- Half point byes cannot be rescinded after the start of Round 3
- Bring your own clocks. Sets will be provided
- All class prizes are based on 5 players per class
- Contact Samrug Narayanan at chess@umn.edu for any questions
- For onsite entry, we are unable to accept cash payments. We will need Paypal/Venmo/Credit Card for registration.
- Check back here for any new information and updates regarding the Golden Gopher Open, we will constantly be making timely updates to this