10th Annual Phoenix Open

The prestigious 10th Annual Phoenix Open Chess Tournament, hosted by Unity Chess and owned by FIDE Master Pedram Atoufi, is set to take place over Labor Day weekend. This highly anticipated event, promises an exciting and competitive environment for chess enthusiasts. With a focus on both intermediate and advanced players, the tournament will offer a series of USCF-rated matches, featuring comprehensive game analysis and state-of-the-art facilities. Join us in this celebration of strategic mastery and skillful play at one of the premier chess events of the year.

When: Aug 31 - Sep 2, 2024

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210

Format: 6-round Swiss System

Time Controls:
     3-day Schedule: G/90+30 all rounds
     2-day Schedule: G/45+5 rds 1-3, G/90+30 rds 4-6

Four Sections:

• Premier (1800+)
• U1800 (1400 – 1799)
• U1400 (1000 - 1399)
• U1000 (UNR - 999)

Players rated 1700-1799 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $50.
Players within 100 pts of the rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $25.

Schedule:
     3-Day Rounds: 10am & 3pm, Sat, Sun, & Mon
     2-Day Rounds:
          Sun: Rd1 9:00am. Rd2 11:00am, Rd3 1:00pm , Rd4* 3:00pm
          Mon: Rd5 10:00am, Rd6 3:00pm (*merge with 3-day Schedule)

Important:

• USCF regular ratings apply for all sections.
• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at registration or on site)
• August 2024 US Chess ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility. Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
• A maximum of three half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of Round 3 and may not be canceled after Round 3 starts.
• Boards and sets will be provided for tournament play.  Requesting players to bring their own clock.

Prizes:$5000 Total Prize Fund (based on 100 entries)

• Premier: $1000/$500/$250, Top U2000: $125, Top Female: $125
• U1800 : $750/$375/$200, Top U1600: $100, Top Female: $100
• U1400 : $450/$250/$100, Top U1200: $50, Top Female: $50
• U1000 : $300/$150/$75, Top U800: $25, Top Female: $25

Entry Fees:
     Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM ($100EF deducted from prizes.)
     Premier Section: $120 by Aug 1, $140 by Aug 30, $150 on site
     U1800 Section: $100 by Aug 1, $120 by Aug 30, $130 on site
     U1400 Section: $80 by Aug 1, $100 by Aug 30, $110 on site
     U1000 Section: $60 by Aug 1, $80 by Aug 30, $90 on site

     $40 fee to re-enter for 2-day schedule (must be by 8:15am Sun)

Online Registration: Registration Link
     3-day Schedule: until midnight MST Fri, Aug 30
     2-day Schedule: until midnight MST Sat, Aug 31

On-site registration:
     3-day: Sat, Aug 31 8:00am - 9:15am
     2-day:  Sat, Aug 31, 8:00am to Sun, Sep 1 8:15am
     Re-entry for 2-day: Until 8:15am, Sun Sep 1. ($40 fee)
     Late entrants accepted with 1/2-pt bye in Rnd 1

Side Events:

Bughouse Tournament (Aug 31): Grab a partner and experience the fast-paced thrill of Bughouse chess. Register now at Bughouse Event Link.

Blitz Tournament (Sep 1): Quick thinking and rapid moves define this blitz chess challenge. Do not miss out on the adrenaline rush! Register at Blitz Event Link.

Hotel: 

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, Az, 85210
Group rate: $109/night + tax for single or double occupancy. $15/night for each additional adult. Free parking and internet.
Reservations: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa  or call (480) 833-5555 Group code: "91H"

Refunds: Refunds may be requested until two hours before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time.

All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.

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