Event Overview
This is the official Florida State Chess Championship, current USCF and FCA membership is required.
ROUNDS: Sat. 1:00pm & 6:00pm, Sun. 1:00 & 6:00, Mon: 9:00am & 2:00pm
EF: $99 prior to 7/21 U/1200 EF: $70. All entry fees $10 higher after 7/21, $20 higher after 8/21. Free entry fee for GM, WGM, IM, WIM ($99 deducted from any prize won) Unrated limited to $100, except in Open.
The tournament is 6 rounds, G/120;d5 time control. ½ point bye available for any round; max of 1; must commit prior to Rd 2 pairing. Top Florida resident gets trophy and title of Florida State Champion.
$10,000 (based on 150 entries); 70% Guaranteed 30 GPP
Open Section: $1,500-750-275-200, U/2200 $500-250, U/2000 Section: $750-400-200-125, U/1900 $100 U/1800 Section: $650-400-200-125, U/1700 $100 U/1600 Section: $600-400-200-125, U/1500 $100 U/1400 Section: $500-300-200-125, U/1300 $100 U/1200 Section: $400-200-125, U/1000 $100
Hotel Information: $109 online booking: http://www.my-event.hilton.com/palmbeachchesstournament/ for calling reservation 1-800-445-8667 and mention the group code: PCE. Reserve your room early to guarantee rate and availability.
Event registration on chessregister.com for the main event and side events: Florida State Blitz Championship & Florida State Rapid Championship
4431 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
United States