Chess.MN 2nd FIDE Open

on 12 Jul : 05:27  Posted by JB Flores  Category: Events   Comments: 0 Chess.MN 2nd FIDE Open Chess Castle 1121 Jackson Street, #134, Nordeast Minneapolis NW corner of Broadway & Central July 17-18, 2010 Directed by Nat'l TD David Kuhns, and organized by the Dr. Sisira Amarasinghe of the Ceylon Chess Club. Five games, swiss pairings, in two sections: Open (FIDE and USCF rated): Entry fee is -FIDE titled players (FM, IM, GM, WIM, WGM) enter free (any prizes won will be reduced by $50), FIDE rated players: $50. FIDE unrated and rated at or over 1600 USCF: $70.FIDE unrated and rated under 1600 USCF: $90. Prizes are, based on 30 entrants: 1st: $400, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $150; Best FIDE unrated: $150 U1600 (USCF rated): Entry fees: $40. Prizes are, based on 30 entrants: 1st: $250, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $150; Best U1400: $100 For both sections. Time control is game in 90 minutes+ 30 sec increment. Round times are 10-3-7:30, Sunday 11-4. For online registration: Please visit: Chess.MN/events (Advance entry fees will be valid until May 19, 2010 for online registration).To enter via mail: Advanced entries with entry fees quoted above must be postmarked by July 12, 2010. All entries postmarked after this date or submitted onsite will incur an additional $10. Mail entries to: Dr. Sisira Amarasinghe, Ceylon Chess Club, 619 Crane Creek Lane, Eagan MN 55121. Questions / information: sisira©amarasinghe.com Phone: (864)674-7472. Make checks payable to Ceylon Chess Club. Onsite Registration: 8:30AM - 9:30AM, Saturday, July 17, 2010. One ½ point Bye will be allowed in Rounds 1-4. Request for Byes must be submitted during registration or by the end of Round 1. For online registration: Please visit: Chess.MN/events (Advance entry fees will be valid until July 15th, 2010 for online registration). The first edition held at the Castle drew over forty people. Back to category overview   Back to news overview Older News

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