January 25, 2025
Time Control: G/45;+15.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:15.
Rounds: 9:30 - 12:15 - 2:30 - 4:15.
One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.
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All players will compete in the same section, however:
All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
All players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes, but there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.
All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.
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Pro Entry Fee: $30 by 12:00a on 1/11/25 or $35 thereafter.
Amateur Entry Fee: $10 by 12:00a on 1/11/25 or $15 thereafter.
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed):
Overall: $200 - 100.
U1600: $100 - 50
U1400: $50
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Food: Microwave and refrigerator available for use on site. Ice Cream shop within easy walking distance, Coffee ship around the corner. McDonalds, Burger King, & Casey's about a 3 minute drive away.
Free Parking: In lot and on street.
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Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
and again:
Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.
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Director will be available to play against the player who receives a bye during any round where there is an odd number of players.
Director will not paired normally, and will not be eligible for any cash prizes.
Contact r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com or (570)762-5093 with any questions