Open Section September 15-19: 9-SS, G/90 +30. GM & IM norms possible.
Under Sections September 16-19 or 17-19: 7-SS, G/90 +30 (3-day round 1 G/45 +10.
Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas Discounted Rooms
$30,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Open: 3000-1500-700-300-200; top under 2300 1000-500. $300 bonus prize for the first 20 GMs, WGMs or foreign IMs who enter and play all 9 rounds with no byes.
Under 2200: 1500-750-350-250-200. Top under 2050 500-250.
Under 1900: 1500-750-350-250-200. Top under 1750 500-250.
Under 1600: 1500-750-350-250-200. Top under 1450 500-250.
Under 1300: 1200-600-250-200-200. Top under 1000 400-200. Top under 800 400-200. Top unrated 400-200.
Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: 1000-500-200. Average rating below 2200, teammates may play in different sections, only rounds 1-7 count for Open Section.
Unrated or provisionally rated players may not win more than $400 in any under section, balance goes to next players in line.
EF Open: $199 by 7/31, $239 by 8/31, $260 later. $100 less for foreign FIDE rated players. $100 more for players who have never been rated 2200 USCF or 2100 FIDE. GM, WGM and foreign IM free by 8/31. Under sections: $139 by 7/31, $159 by 8/31, $180 later. Re-entry $100, cannot re-enter into same schedule and section.
5-day schedule: Register by 5 Wed Rds 6:30, 1-6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30.
4-day schedule: Register by 5 Thu Rds 6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30
3-day schedule: Register by 9, Rds 10-1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30.
Half point byes available in any round if requested at least 2 hours in advance; Sunday byes must be requested before the start of round 4 and may not be cancelled.
US Chess Membership required. All Sections are US Chess rated, top 2 sections are FIDE rated.
Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks!
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