Event Overview
MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL, August 19-24, 2022
GM and IM norms are possible. GM norm fulfills FIDE requirement that one norm has to be scored in a 6-day event.
$10,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund (provided by the University of Minnesota Chess Club)
Playing Site: Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington MN 55431; 952-967-8710) Special Chess Rate of $109. Reserve early.
Schedule: FIDE rated 9-round Swiss held over six days (Fri - Wed) with rounds at 7 pm on 8/19, 3 pm on 8/20, 10 am and 4 pm on 8/21-23, 10 am on 8/24
Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment
Prizes: 1st - 7th = $2,500 - $2,000 - $1,500 - $1,000 - $800 - $700 - $500, Top U2400 FIDE = $500, Top U2200 FIDE = $500.
Entry Fee: GM's, foreign IM's and WGM's free with no prize deduction ($50 deposit required, refunded after round 1), IM's and WGM's $220, FM's $260, FIDE 2100 & higher $290, FIDE U2100 $390; all $40 more after 7/19, $80 more after 8/14.
Register Online: King Registration, https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2022MNinternational, under "Chess Weekend."
Hotel Information:
- Embassy Suites Bloomington
- 2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington MN 55431
- Phone: 952-967-8710
- Make your reservation at the Embassy Suites Bloomington
- Two-room suites with a daily group rate of $109 per night
Look for details on Blitz and U2200/U1600 events on King Registration or MN International Chess Festival tournament website
This event is brought to you by Chess Weekend, Wisconsin Chess Academy, and Chess in Iowa. Prize guarantee provided by the University of Minnesota Chess Club.
2800 American Blvd West
Bloomington, MN 55431
United States