16th annual Eastern Open Blitz

16th annual Eastern Open Blitz
DECEMBER 28, VIRGINIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see Eastern Open). $500 guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top 2000-2299 $70,  Top rated U2000 $70, Under 1700 or Unr $60, Under 1400 $50. Entry fee (at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter by 9:10 pm 12/28, round 1 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of half point byes allowed; must commit before round 2. Blitz rated (will not affect OTB ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $10 service charge for refunds.