2013 Southern Class Championships

March 22-24 or 23-24                                                              Florida
        Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced)
11th Annual Southern Class Championships. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5), Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819. Free parking. Prizes $12,000 based on 180 paid entries (re-entries and Class E Section count half), $9,000 (75% of each prize) minimum guaranteed.

In 7 sections:
       Master Section (2200/up): $1200-600-300-200. FIDE rated.
       Expert Section (2000-2199): $1000-500-300-200. FIDE rated.
       Class A Section (1800-1999/Unr): $1000-500-300-200.
       Class B Section (1600-1799/Unr): $1000-500-300-200, unrated limit $650.
       Class C Section (1400-1599/Unr): $800-400-250-150, unrated limit $500.
       Class D Section (1200-1399/Unr): $700-400-200-100, unrated limit $350.
       Class E Section (Under 1200/Unr): $400-200-100, unrated limit $200, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated.

       If unrated prizewinner is limited, balance goes to next player(s) in line.
       Rated players may play up one section.

Top 6 sections entry fee: $98 online at chessaction.com by 3/20, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 3/20, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 if check mailed by 3/13, $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before first game. Credit card entries not accepted by mail. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize.

Class E Section entry fee: All $50 less than above.

All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Master Section.

3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rounds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rounds Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.
All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Master Section must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3.

Hotel rates: $85-85 (no resort fee!), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 3/8 or rate may increase.

ROOM SHARING: See www.ccaforum.com.

Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.

Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

Ratings: March official USCF rating list used. Foreign player rating info.

Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. No smoking. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix Points available.