14th annual NORTHEAST OPEN
Oct 31-Nov 2 or Nov 1-2, 2008 - Stamford, CT
$7,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!
Oct 31-Nov 2 or Nov 1-2 Connecticut
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 50 (enhanced)
14th annual Northeast Open. 5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St, Stamford CT 06901. Downtown hotel, free parking, indoor pool, many restaurants, theatres & stores within walking distance. Free shuttle from train station; trains to NYC, Westchester & other CT locations run frequently. $$G 7000. In 4 sections (November ratings used):
Open
Section: Prizes $1000-500-250, top U2300/Unr $400-200. FIDE
rated.
Under 2100
Section: Prizes $700-300-200, top U1900 $400-200, no unrated may win over $500.
Under 1700 Section: Prizes $700-300-200, top U1500
$400-200, no unrated may win over $300.
Under 1300 Section:
Prizes $600-300-150, top U1100 $200-100, no unrated may win over $100.
Entry fee: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 10/24,
all $84
ONLINE at chesstour.com by
10/29, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/29
(entry only, no questions), $100 at site. All $40
less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK.
All:
FREE TO UNRATED.
Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at
chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site,
unrated $30, rated 40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $50; not
available in Open Section. CSCA members may deduct $3 from mailed EF only.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
9 & 3:15.
2-day schedule:
Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:15.
Byes: (note change): OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before
rd 3 and have under 2 pts.
Hotel rates: $99-99, 800-408-7640,
203-358-8400, reserve by 10/17 or rate may increase.
Car rental: Avis (800-331-1600), use AWD
#D657633 or
reserve car online at
chesstour.com.
Ratings: NOVEMBER official USCF rating list used. Foreign player rating info.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings
based on 4 or more games are usually used if otherwise unrated.
Unofficial ratings are not used if you have an official rating.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Inquiries: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.
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Nov 2. Stamford USCF Booster Quads. 3RR, G/30, Holiday Inn
Select (see Northeast Open). Entry fee: $20. 1st prize each section: choice of 2
year USCF Adult membership with Chess Life, 4 year USCF Young Adult Membership
with Chess Life, or $40. Reg: 9-11 am, Rds: 11:30-12:30-1:30. Ent: at site only,
no checks.