2023 Cincinnati Open

5SS; 8 Sections: FIDE Elite (FIDE rated), FIDE Expert (FIDE rated), U2001, U1801, U1601, U1401, U1201, U1000. Players must be rated 1801+ USCF or 1701+ FIDE to play in Elite section; 1601+ USCF or 1501+ FIDE to play in Expert section. Players may play up, but no more than two sections; unrated players may play only in U1401, U1201 or U1000. Time Control: FIDE sections 40/90, SD/30, +30 except 2-day rds 1&2 G/75, d/5. Under sections G/120, d5. Prizes: Total prize pool $16,000 based on 240 paid entries, else proportional; projected top prize in Elite section $1,300. Entry fee: Advance $115, onsite $130; re-entry $65. Free entry to GMs/IMs/WGMs/WIMs; $115 deducted from prize. Advance registration: Go to www.chesscincinnati.com/open/ to enter online or download entry form. Onsite registration: Friday, Apr 14 5:00-6:00 pm; Saturday, Apr 15 8:00-10:00 am. FIDE 3-day schedule: Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6:30, Sun 9:30 & 3. FIDE 2-day schedule: Sat 11, 2:15 & 6:30, Sun 9:30 & 3. Under sections:  Fri 7, Sat 9:30, 2:15 & 7, Sun 9:30 & 2:15. 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 5:30 pm Sat. HR: $111/king bed, $121/two queen beds. All suites include a sofa bed. Rate includes breakfast for two. Reserve by Friday, April 7 to ensure rate and room. For reservations, call 513-469-6900, or use link on our website to book online. Players in under sections: bring sets and clocks (equipment provided in FIDE sections). Complete information at www.chesscincinnati.com/open/. Questions: Click here to show mail address or call/text Alan at 513-600-9915.