2021 Michigan Open

7-SS: Open (1800+ or with Play Up Fee), Reserve (under 1800)
4-day and 3-day schedules available for Open & Reserve sections
Open Section FIDE Rated (4-day Time Control Games Only)

8-SS: Booster (under 1200), ONLY 2-day schedule (Sat & Sun) for Booster section, NO Monday Games

With the planned July 1 lifting of epidemic orders, we are expecting that we will be able to hold the event at full capacity with no COVID-19 protocols. Keep in mind that the situation may change, and adjustments may need to be made to limit participation. Masks, Sanitizing Wipes, and Hand Sanitizer will be available for players desiring protections.

LOCATION:
Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Near the State Capitol in Downtown Lansing – Same Hotel as the Michigan Class
Room Rate: $99 by 8/20/2021, after if space available, Valet Parking: $10/night for hotel guests
Phone: (517) 482-0188 Ask for Michigan Chess Association room block
Online Reservations: www.radisson.com/lansingmi - Promotion Code: MCA921

ELLIGIBLITY:
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.

REGISTRATION:
Online: www.onlineregistration.cc
Mail: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501, 810-955-7271, jeffchess64@gmail.com
On-Site: Fri 6:00-6:29pm, Sat 8:30-8:59am
Up to 2 Half-Points Byes in all rounds but the final round

ENTRY FEES:
4-day Paid by 9/1: Open $65, Reserve $55
3-day Paid by 9/1: Open $66, Reserve $56
2-day Paid by 9/1: Booster $35
After 9/1: Open $80, Reserve $70, Booster $45
Open Section Play Up Fee: Players U1800 in Open section, add $15. Players recently over 1800 may request to have the play up fee waived.
Juniors: (U18) $5 discount for Open and Reserve sections only.
Re-entry allowed for 4-day advance price.
Free Entry to GM/IM/FM/2200+ when registering by 9/1, $65 EF deducted from prize.
Advance Payments: Check made payable to MCA.
On-Site Payments: Cash, Check made payable to MCA, or Credit Card.

SCHEDULE:
4-day: Fri (9/3): 7pm, Sat 10am, 7pm, Sun 10am, 6pm, Mon 9:30am, 3pm. 3-day: Sat (9/4): 9:30am, 12:30pm, then merge w 4-day at 7pm.
2-day (Booster only): Sat (9/4) & Sun (9/5): 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2pm (same schedule each day).

TIME CONTROL:
Open/Reserve 4-day: G/100+30 (scorekeeping required for entire game)
Open/Reserve 3-day: Rounds 1&2, G/60;d10 then merge
Booster (2-day): G/30;d5 (all games)

MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
4:00pm Sunday, September 5. MCA members, make your voice heard! Includes Officer Elections – Note that MCA Bylaws require voting members be at least 16 years old and in good standing for 30 days prior to the meeting (August 6)

PRIZES:
$4050 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND: Trophies for all Place-Winners
OPEN: 1st $800, 2nd $400, 3rd $300. (30 Grand Prix Points); U2200: $250; U2100: $250; U2000: $250; U1900: $250.
RESERVE: 1st $375, 2nd $250, 3rd $175; U1600: $150; U1500: $150; U1400: $150; U1300: $150; U1200: $150
BOOSTER (Trophies only): Top 5 Overall; U1000: 1st, 2nd; U800: 1st, 2nd; U600 1st, 2nd; Unrated 1st, 2nd.