2024 Harvey Lerman Florida State Chess Championship

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 7/1 U/1200 EF: $75. All entry fees $10 higher after 7/1, $20 higher after 8/18. Free entry fee for GM, WGM, IM, WIM ($99 deducted from any prize won) Unrated limited to $100, except in Open. 

Prize Fund: $10,300/70% Guaranteed

Open: $1,500-750-275-200, U/2200 $500-250
U/2000: $750-400-200-125, U/1900 $100
U/1800: $650-400-200-125, U/1700 $100
U/1600: $600-400-200-125, U/1500 $100
U/1400: $500-300-200-125, U/1300 $100
U/1200: $400-200-125, U/1000 $100
Top Senior: $100, Top Female: $100, Top Veteran $100

The tournament is 5 rounds, G/120;d5 time control. ½ point bye is available for any round; max of 2; must commit before Rd 3 pairing. Top Florida resident gets trophy and title of Florida State Champion.

Hotel Information: $119 online booking: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2024palmbeachchessblock/ for calling reservation 1-800-445-8667 and mention the group code: PCE. Reserve your room early to guarantee rate and availability.

Registration for the event with more information as well as the side events can be found here: https://www.palmbeachchess.com/floridachesstournaments