US Chess Junior Grand Prix
4th annual CENTRAL NEW YORK OPEN
October 21-22, 2017 at Syracuse University
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced)
5SS, rounds 1-2 G/90, d10, rounds 3-5 40/100, SD/30, d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. $2500 guaranteed prize fund.
In
3 sections.
Open:
$500-300-200, top U2100/Unr $210.
Under 1900:
$300-150-70, top U1700 (no unrated) $160.
Under 1500:
$200-100-50, top U1300 (no unrated) $110.
Unrated
may not win over $140 in U1500.
Mixed doubles:
$150 bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register by 2 pm
10/21.
College team prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 3 scorers from school among all sections. The tournament is open to all players; college attendance is not required.
Top 2 sections entry fee: $68 online at chessaction.com by 10/18, $72 if check mailed by 10/12, $80 at site, or online until 8 am 10/21. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry).
Under 1500 Section entry fee: all $20 less than above.
No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17.
Schedule:
Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10 am, 2 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
Half point byes: OK all, limit 2; must commit before round 2.
HOTEL ROOMS: Hotels/motels nearby, lowest cost are a few miles away; see travel websites.
Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).