10th annual Chicago Open Blitz

MAY 30, ILLINOIS

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)

10th annual Chicago Open Blitz. 5SS, G/3 d2, double round, 10 games, Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). Masks required, no spectators, no eating in tournament area. $2000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $300-200-100, 2100-2299 $180-90, U2100/Unr $180-90. Under 1900/Unr: $200-120-70, U1700/Unr $140-70, U1500 $120-60, U1300 $80.  EF: $40 online at chessaction.com by 5/29, $50 online by 9 pm 5/30, $60 at site 5/27-30. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9 pm 5/30, play begins 10 pm, then ASAP, should end by 1 am. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2), must commit before rd 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), higher of regular or Blitz used for pairings & prizes. If Online Regular or Online Blitz rating is 50 or more points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $80. Awards: paid electronically through Zelle or Paypal. Refunds: $15 service charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.