15th annual Eastern Open Blitz Championship

DEC. 28, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

US Chess Grand Prix points 10 (enhanced)

15th annual Eastern Open Blitz Championship

4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, near Reagan National Airport, Arlington VA 22202. Hotel parking $25, free shuttle to airport and airport metro. $500 guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700/Unr. $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee (Sat. night at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter by 9:10 pm. Round 1 begins 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of half-point byes  allowed in any round, must commit before round 2. December ratings used. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of Regular or Blitz used for pairings and prizes. $10 service charge for refunds before Rd. 1 pairings (no refunds after Round 1 is paired). No equipment supplied.