Wednesday, December 28, 2022:

EASTERN OPEN BLITZ!


4-DOUBLE-ROUND, Swiss-System, Blitz Chess Tournament
 (each round is two games, one White and one Black), G/3 d2, in one section.
At Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Entry Fee: $20 (no checks),  USCF membership required.
GMs free, $20 from prize. US Chess Grand Prix points: 10 (enhanced)

$500 GUARANTEED PRIZES!
1st - $150, 2nd - $100

1st, Rated 2000-2299 -  $70
1st, Rated Under 2000 - $70
1st, Rated Under 1700 (or Unrated) - $60
1st, Rated Under 1400 - $50

Enter AT SITE ONLY, in the TD Room, between 7:30 pm and 9:10 pm on Dec 28.
Round 1 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm.  One pair of half-point byes allowed, must commit before Round 2.

USCF Blitz-rated (will not affect your Regular rating), but prizes and pairings are based
on the higher of your Blitz or Regular rating. CCA Minimum Ratings may be also used at Director's discretion.
$10 service charge for refunds.

Players must supply their own sets and clocks.

HOLIDAY BLITZ!