Double Swiss in 2 sections
14 games -- play white and black vs each opponent
USCF Quick Rated. 20 Grand Prix Points
Watch GM Varuzhan Akobian (L) play GM Hikaru Nakamura (R) in last year's Blitz
Time Control
Game/5 minutes (no delay)
Prize Fund
$4,000 based on 100 paid entries ($2,500 guaranteed).
Open
Amateur (under 1800)
1st 2nd 3rd
$900 $500 $300
U2300 U2100 U1900 Unrated
$200 $200 $200 $200
1st 2nd 3rd
$500 $300 $200
U1700 U1500 U1300 U1100 Unrated
$100 $100 $100 $100 $100
Entry Fee
$49 by 5/19, $59 by 6/4, $60 on site.
Registration
5:30-6:30 p.m. Round 1 at 7 p.m.
Byes available in first 4 rounds for late entrants.
Highest of current FIDE, USCF regular or quick rating used.
Bring Chess Clocks.
Membership
in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.
