35th annual
CONTINENTAL OPEN
July 28-31, 29-31 or 30-31, 2005 - Sturbridge, MA

July 28-31, 29-31 or 30-31                                         GPP: 120                                         Massachusetts
35th Annual Continental Open.
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60), Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village, see www.osv.org.  Prizes $40,000 based on 320 entries; minimum $30,000 (75% each prize) guaranteed. Sponsored by Internet Chess Club.

In 7 sections (you play only those in your section):

Open Section: $4000-2000-1000-600-400, clear winner bonus $200, U2400 $1500, U2300/Unr $1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game (white 7 min, black 5 min and gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. FIDE rated.

Under 2200 Section: $2500-1200-600-400-300.

Under 2000 Section: $2500-1200-600-400-300.

Under 1800 Section: $2500-1200-600-400-300.

Under 1600 Section: $2500-1200-600-400-300.

Under 1400 Section: $2500-1200-600-400-300.

Under 1200 Section: $1600-900-600-400-300.

Internet Chess Club membership prizes:
1 year ICC membership to top each section (winners of $50 or up ineligible).
1 year ICC membership to top two seniors over 65 overall (any section, winners of $50/up ineligible).

Unrated may play in any section, with maximum prize U2200 $1200, U2000 $1000, U1800 $800, U1600 $600, U1400 $400 U1200 $200; balance goes to next player(s) in line.

Top 6 sections entry fee: 4-day $162.40, 3-day $162.30, 2-day $162.20 mailed by 7/20, all $161 online at chesstour.com by 7/26, all $170 phoned by 7/26 (406-896-2038, entries only, no questions), all $190 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt.

Under 1200 Section entry fee: All $40 less.

MACA membership ($12, under 18 $6) required for rated Massachusetts residents, WMCA accepted for Western MA res.

Re-entry (except Open) $80, count as half entries. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues.

4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 12-7, Mon 10-4:30.
3-day schedule:
Reg. Fri to 11am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-4:30.
2-day schedule:
Reg Sat to 9am, rds Sat 10-1-4-7, Sun 10-4:30.
All schedules:
Bye all, limit 2, rd 4-6 byes must commit before rd 3.

Hotel rates: $82-82-82-82, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, reserve by 7/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633.

Entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Advance EF minus $5 service charge refunded if you withdraw and give notice at least an hour before rd 1. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com 7/27.

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