In 7 sections:
Open Section: $3000-1500-700-500-300,
1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800.
FIDE rated.
Under 2100 Section:
$2000-1000-500-400-300.
Under 1900 Section:
$2000-1000-500-400-300.
Under 1700 Section:
$1800-900-500-300-200.
Under 1500 Section:
$1500-800-400-300-200.
Under 1250 Section:
$1200-600-400-300-200.
Under 1000 Section: $800-400-250-150-100.
Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600,
U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Balance goes to next player(s) in line.
MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES:
best male/female 2-player "team" combined score among all
sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in
different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Nov 14.
Prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles.
Top 6 sections entry fee: $115 online at
chessaction.com by 11/11, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/9 (entry only,
no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/4, $130 at site or online
until 2 hours before round 1. Online entry fee $5
less to OCA members. No checks at site,
credit cards OK. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize.
Under 1000 Section entry fee: All $50
less than above.
Re-entry $60; not
available in Open Section.
Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry-
online at chessaction.com,
Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. USCF membership required.
3-day schedule:
Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds
Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30.
Half point byes: OK all rounds; Open must
commit by round 2, other sections by round 3.
Hotel rates: Suite with king bed and queen couch/bed $101, suite
with two beds plus queen couch/bed $111. More than 2 in room, $10/day more
for each extra person. RATES
INCLUDE FREE HOT BREAKFAST FOR ALL ROOM OCCUPANTS! Up to 4
people allowed in king suite, up to 6 in larger suite. 513-733-8900, reserve by 10/30
or rate may increase.
CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport.
Ratings: November official USCF rating list used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
Foreign player rating info. Prizewinner tax info CCA electronic devices policies
Bring set, board, clock
if possible- none supplied.
US Chess
Junior Grand Prix Points available.
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Saturday night, 9:30 pm.
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