2022 Cincinnati Open

56th Cincinnati Open: 5SS; Sections: Championship (FIDE rated), U2100, U1700, U1300. Players may choose to play up, but only one section. Players must be USCF rated 1700+ or FIDE rated 1600+ to play in Championship section. Time Control: Championship section 40/90, SD/30, +30 except 2-day rounds 1&2 G/75, d/5. Other sections G/120, d5. Prizes: Championship: $950-650-475-350, top under 2200 $325-275; U2100: $650-475-350-250, top under 1900 $225-175; U1700: $475-350-250-200, top under 1500 $150-150; U1300: $350-250-200-175, top under 1100 $150-150; prizes based on 150 paid entries, else proportional. No unrated player may win more than the third-place prize amount. Entry fee: Advance $115, must be received by noon, Friday, April 1; onsite $130; re-entry $60. $10 and $5 discounts available to returning players. Free entry to GMs/IMs/WGMs/WIMs; $115 less applicable discount deducted from prize. Advance registration: Go to https://www.chesscincinnati.com/cincinnati-open/ to enter online or download entry form. Onsite registration: Friday, Apr 1 5:00-6:30 pm; Saturday, Apr 2 8:00-10:00 am. Championship 3-day schedule: Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3. Championship 2-day schedule: Sat 11, 2 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3. U2100, U1700 and U1300 sections:  Fri 7, Sat 9:30, 2 & 7, Sun 9:30 & 2. Six rounds are scheduled; every player must select one zero-point bye round.  Half-point byes: Up to two optional half-point byes, additional to zero-point bye, must commit before 5:00 pm Sat. HR: $107/king bed, $117/two queen beds. All suites include a sofa bed. Rate includes breakfast for two. Reserve by Wednesday, March 23 to ensure rate and room. For reservations, call 513-469-6900, or use link on our website to book online. Bring sets and clocks (except Championship section). Complete information at https://www.chesscincinnati.com/cincinnati-open/. Questions: Click here to show email address or call/text Alan at 513-600-9915.