Event Overview
MAY 28, ILLINOIS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
12th annual Chicago Open Blitz. 5SS, G/3 d2, double round, 10 games, Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). In 2 sections with $2500 guaranteed prizes. Open Section: $400-250-150, 2100-2299 $200-100, U2100/Unr $200-100. Under 1900/Unr Section: $300-150-80, U1700/Unr $180-90, U1500 $130-70, U1300 $100. Online entry fee: $40 by 6 pm 5/28, $55 by 9 pm 5/28. Entry fee at site: $50 by 6 pm 5/28, $70 by 9 pm 5/28, no checks. GMs free; $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9 pm, rd 1 at 10 pm, then ASAP with estimated end 1 am. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must commit before rd 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.
601 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
United States