13TH ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE OPEN

May 29-31 OR 30-31, FLORIDA
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced)

13th Annual Summer Solstice Open, 5SS, Top 2 sections FIDE rated, All sections but U1150 G/90+30 sec. incr., U1150 section G/90;d5 (1st two rounds, 2-day schedule, only, all sections, G/60;d5). Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Prizes: $$10,600 b/170 paid entries, 70% min. Gtd. Premier: $1200/Trophy-700-500, U2300 $400-200. U2050: $1100/Trophy-600-500, U1900 $300-100. U1800: $1000/Trophy-600-500, U1650 $300-100. U1400: $900/Trophy-500-400, U1250/Unr. $200-100. U1150: Trophies for 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700/Unr., Medals to all others. Top Senior Prize each cash prize section (must be at least 60 on May 29) $100. 

EF: All but U1150 $124 by May 18, $10 more later, $20 more onsite, GMs & IMs free ($124 deducted from prize). U1150 section $60 by May 18, $5 more later, $10 more onsite. Online entry closes at 5:00 p.m. on May 29. Unr. may enter U1400 or U1150 only. Unr. only eligible for Unr. prizes. Min. USCF or FIDE rating of 1850 required for premier section. Re-entry cash prize sections $65. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. $10 service charge for refunds. Up to 2 half-point byes if req’d before rd. 2. Players must provide their own chess sets and clocks.

Rds.: All Sections but U1150: 3-Day: Fri. 7:00 pm; Sat. 10:30 am, 4:30 pm; Sun. 9:30 am, 2:30 pm; 2-Day: Sat. 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm;
            Sun. 9:30 am, 2:30 pm.
            U1150 (2-Day Only): Sat. 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; 4:30 pm; Sun. 9:30 am, 1:45 pm.
All sections but U1150 merge after round 2.

Blitz Tournament: Saturday at 9:15 pm, 4 double rounds, G/3; d/2, Entry onsite, $20 for those in main event, $30 for all others. Regular ratings used for pairings & prizes.

HR: $149 includes Internet and parking for all. Breakfast coupons available for $10. Call 954-771-0440.

Online entry, online hotel reservations & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377

Entries via mail: Boca Raton Chess Club, 8866 Harrods Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Must be postmarked by May 18 for early entry fee.