2021 National Open

Open Section June 16-20: 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30. GM & IM norms possible. Under Sections June 17-20, 18-20, or 19-20: 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day rounds 1-4 G/30, +5). Beginners Sections June 18, 19, and 20: 6-SS G/30, +5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not  be reduced! In 8 sections, top 3 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, Extra $2,500 divided among GMs, WGMs and foreign IMs winning less than $250 and playing 9 rounds. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Provisionally rated players may not win an amount greater than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Beginners (unrated or provisionally rated 1300 or lower): 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Unrated players may play only in Beginners or Open Section. Plus-Score Bonus: ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with a plus score wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Average rating below 2200, teammates may play in different sections, only rounds 1-7 count for Open Section or best day for Beginners. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). June FIDE ratings used in Open section, June US Chess ratings in all other sections. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher.  EF Open: $239 by 4/30, $259 by 5/31, $279 later. $150 more for players not rated 2200 or above. GM, WGM & foreign IM free. $80 less for IM or WIM. Under sections: $239 by 4/30, $259 by 5/31, $279 later. Beginners: $129 1 day, $189 2 days, $229 3 days. $30 more after 5/31. Senior (over 65) $40 less by 5/31; $21 more on site. 5-day schedule: Reg Wednesday 4-5 p.m. Rds 6:30, 12-6:30, 12-6:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg Thursday 2-5 p.m. Rds 6:30, 12-6:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg Friday 9-10:30 a.m. Rds 11:30-2:30 then merge with 4-day in round 3 at 6:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Saturday 8-8:30 a.m. Rds 9:30-11-1-2:30 then merge with 4-day in round 5 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any round if requested at least 2 hours in advance; Sunday byes must be requested before the start of round 4 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Sunday 10:30 p.m. Action Quads Thursday. Blitz Sectionals Friday & Saturday. Poker Tournament Monday Morning. Don't be shut out - make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS group (SVCF1R) rates. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 25; after that rates will increase significantly and there may not be any rooms available. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, online at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550. FIDE NS W