New Jersey
JULY 2 World Open Monday Quad PENNSYLVANIA
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JULY 2 World Open Monday Quad PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-3 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 3 6th annual World Open Action Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 4 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 7 World Open G/10 Championship (QC) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 7 ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tournament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] for more information.
JULY 8 World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 8 Westfield G/45 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html
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JULY 2 World Open Monday Quad PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-3 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 3 6th annual World Open Action Championship PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 4 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 7 World Open G/10 Championship (QC) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 7 ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tournament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] for more information.
JULY 8 World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JULY 8 Westfield G/45 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html
Pennsylvania
JULY 2 World Open Monday Quad
3RR, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). EF $25 (no checks). $60 1st each section. Reg. ends 9 am, rounds 10, 2, 6.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship
6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 7/3/05. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-12/31/18 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1200, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 800, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. EF: $48 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $51 mailed by 6/15, $60 at site. Late reg. 7/2 to 10 am, rds. Mon 11-2-5, Tue 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: $1000-500-250, top U2000/Unr $300, U1700 $250, U1400 $200, plaques to 1st, top U1200/Unr, U1000, U800. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/2. GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 7/2, rds. 10, 2, 6 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1400), must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
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JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
JULY 3 6th annual World Open Action Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Prizes $7000 based on 100 entries, otherwise raised or lowered in proportion; minimum guarantee $4667 (2/3 of each prize). GMs count as half entries. In 4 sections. Premier, open to 1900/above. Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2400 $600-300. Under 2200/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $400-200. Under 1800/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, unrated limit $350, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $320-160. Under 1400/Unr: Prizes $400-200-100, unrated limit $200, top Under 1200 (no unr) $210-110. Top 3 sections EF: $96 online at chessaction.com by 7/1, $100 mailed by 6/15, $110 at site. GMs free, $90 from prize. Under 1400/Unr section EF: all $20 less than above. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rounds 11, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED)
9SS. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 80 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/4-8, free GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Open Section, July 4-8 only: Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE, or must pay $100 more. 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, July 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, July 6-8 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/8 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/30/17-6/30/18 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2018 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for Open through U1400 sections: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/30, $350 at site until 1 1/2 hours before round 1, or online until 2 hours before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open Section if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $73 mailed by 6/15, $80 at site until 9:30 am 7/6 or online until 9 am 7/6. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 7/2. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 3, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round 1. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used; July FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes awarded 7/8, others mailed by 7/23. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open
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JULY 4 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Prizes $1000 guaranteed: $300-150-70, U2100 $130-70, U1800 $120-60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ)
4 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $10 service charge for refunds.
JULY 7 World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open Section: $300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
JULY 8 World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rounds 10, 10:45, 11:20, 11:55, 12:30. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
3RR, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). EF $25 (no checks). $60 1st each section. Reg. ends 9 am, rounds 10, 2, 6.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship
6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 7/3/05. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-12/31/18 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1200, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 800, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. EF: $48 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $51 mailed by 6/15, $60 at site. Late reg. 7/2 to 10 am, rds. Mon 11-2-5, Tue 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: $1000-500-250, top U2000/Unr $300, U1700 $250, U1400 $200, plaques to 1st, top U1200/Unr, U1000, U800. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/2. GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 7/2, rds. 10, 2, 6 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1400), must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
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JULY 2-3 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
JULY 3 6th annual World Open Action Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Prizes $7000 based on 100 entries, otherwise raised or lowered in proportion; minimum guarantee $4667 (2/3 of each prize). GMs count as half entries. In 4 sections. Premier, open to 1900/above. Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2400 $600-300. Under 2200/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $400-200. Under 1800/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, unrated limit $350, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $320-160. Under 1400/Unr: Prizes $400-200-100, unrated limit $200, top Under 1200 (no unr) $210-110. Top 3 sections EF: $96 online at chessaction.com by 7/1, $100 mailed by 6/15, $110 at site. GMs free, $90 from prize. Under 1400/Unr section EF: all $20 less than above. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rounds 11, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED)
9SS. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 80 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/4-8, free GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Open Section, July 4-8 only: Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE, or must pay $100 more. 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, July 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, July 6-8 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/8 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/30/17-6/30/18 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2018 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for Open through U1400 sections: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/30, $350 at site until 1 1/2 hours before round 1, or online until 2 hours before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open Section if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $73 mailed by 6/15, $80 at site until 9:30 am 7/6 or online until 9 am 7/6. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 7/2. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 3, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round 1. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used; July FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes awarded 7/8, others mailed by 7/23. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 46th Annual World Open
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JULY 4 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Prizes $1000 guaranteed: $300-150-70, U2100 $130-70, U1800 $120-60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ)
4 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $10 service charge for refunds.
JULY 7 World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open Section: $300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
JULY 8 World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rounds 10, 10:45, 11:20, 11:55, 12:30. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
New York
JULY 5 Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 5, 11, 18, 25 Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess!
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.
JULY 6 Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 6-8 OR 8 Marshall Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 5, 11, 18, 25 Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess!
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.
JULY 6 Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 6-8 OR 8 Marshall Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
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