19th annual Southern Class Championships

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

March 18-20 or 19-20, Florida

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)

19th annual Southern Class Championships

5SS, 40/80, SD/30, +30.  2-day option in all, rds 1-2 G/60 d10.  Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando 32819. Free parking. Masks required if unvaccinated. Certification of Covid vaccination or recent negative Covid test required. Prizes $17,000 guaranteed.  In 7 sections. Master (2100/up):  $1600-800-400-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus. FIDE. Expert (1900-2199): $1200-700-400-200.  FIDE. Class A (1700-1999): $1200-700-400-200. FIDE. Class B (1500-1799): $1200-700-400-200. Class C (1300-1599): $1000-500-300-200. Class D (1100-1399): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200): $600-400-200-100. Unrated may enter A through E, with prize limit $100 E, $200 D, $300 C, $400 B. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/19. If Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $200. Top 6 sections EF: $118 online at chessaction.com by 3/16, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 3/7, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site or online until 1 hour rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs; $100 from prize. Class E EF: all $30 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, or to play up (see peakrating.us). Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid online with entry fee, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Youth $18. Re-entry (no Master to Master) $60. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $139-139-139-139 (no resort fee), includes resort fee benefits (free wireless & entertainment in room, fitness center, etc). Link at chessevents.us or 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 3/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve online at chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Click here to show email address, chesstour.com, chesstour.info. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering).  Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.