2023 Michigan Speed Championship

Courtyard by Marriott
11 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Room Rate: $129 by 7/31/2023, after if space available
Overnight Guests of the Hotel can park in the adjacent parking ramp with a discounted parking rate of $10/night for self-parking. For other parking options, visit https://downtowngr.org/get/parking
Phone: 1-877-901-6632 Ask for Michigan Open Chess Championships 2023
Online Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/e/50505215

Format:

Held with the Michigan Open - there is no requirement that you play in the Michigan Open to participate in the Speed Championship.
USCF Blitz rated - Please review MCA Speed Chess Rules prior to the event: https://www.michess.org/speed-chess-rules
5-2SS (5 round double swiss - play each opponent twice)
September USCF Rating Supplement Regular Ratings will be used for pairings and prizes
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.

Time Control:

G5;d0

Rounds:

Starts at 3:30pm

Entry Fee:

$20 online in adv. $25 onsite.

Registration:

Online: www.onlineregistration.cc - online registration closes at 1:30pm
Onsite: Sun 9:00am-3:00pm

Prizes:

1st Trophy + $150, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, 5th: $50
Trophy 1st, 2nd U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, Unr

Contact:

Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
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https://www.michess.org/