$12,000 Joe Yun Memorial

Hilton Akron Fairlawn
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Event Overview

2ND ANNUAL JOE YUN MEMORIAL
July 15-17 or 16-17 at Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
$12,000 PRIZE FUND - Elite section prizes GUARANTEED            
  

Hilton Akron Fairlawn:  3180 W. Market Street, Akron, OH, 44333
Many restaurants within walking distance, indoor and outdoor pool, restaurant, bar.
HR: $129, must reserve by July 10 to guarantee rate, 330-867-5000. Ask for Joe Yun Rate.
5 Round Swiss. All Sections: G/100+30. 2 Day Option: All Sections, Rds. 1&2 G/60 d10.
Mask optional, may be changed based upon CDC guidelines. Sets and clocks provided.

    $12,000 PRIZE FUND!
 

4 Sections: Elite, Under 2000, Under 1600, Under 1200
Elite Section: Open to players over 1900 USCF or over 1800 FIDE. 
Elite section prizes GUARANTEED. All other sections based on 120 paid entries.
Prizes: Elite: $2000-1000-600-400, top U2200: $500-250. Under 2000: $1000-600-300-150, top Under 1800: $500-250.  Under 1600: $800-500-300-150, top Under 1400: $500-250
Under 1200: $600-400-250-150, top Under 1000: $350-200. 
*Unrated players may win no more than half of any prize. Unofficial ratings may be used if otherwise unrated.

3-Day Schedule: Registration ends 6:30pm.
Rounds: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 11-5, Sunday 9-2:30.
2-Day Schedule: Reg ends 10am. Rounds: Saturday 11-2-5, Sunday 9-2:30.
Entry Fee: $115 by noon 7-15, $130 at site or online until one hour before
round one. $5 discount to OCA members. Under 1200: $20 less.
Reentry: $50, not available for Elite Section.
Free USCF membership for scholastic players, new or expired memberships.
Half point byes okay, limit 2, must be requested before round 2 pairings posted.
Blitz Tournament Saturday July 16 at 9:30pm, register by 9:15.

Register at: progresswithchess.org/yun

 
Contact: Michael Joelson, 216-321-7000, Click here to show mail address or
Stacia Pugh, 216-346-9643 (text ok), Click here to show mail address
 

    Sponsored by the Dennis and Kathy Helmuth Charitable Fund

Address:

3180 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44333
United States

Sections: 4
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: $12,000
FIDE Rated: Yes
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Progress With Chess
Email: stacia@progresswithchess.org
Phone: 2163469643