21st annual Pittsburgh Open

OCTOBER 3: 21st annual Pittsburgh Open
5-SS, G/45+10, at Internet Chess Club. $2500 guaranteed prizes. Must be on Zoom (use real name) to be eligible for prizes (side/rear camera angle). In 2 sections. Open Section: Open to all. $400-200-100, top U2300 $220-110, U 2100 $200-100, U1900/Unr $180-90. Under 1700/Unr Section: $260-150-100, top U1500 $140-70, U1200 $120-60; unrated limit $100.  Entry fee at chessaction.com: $49 by 10/1, $70 by 11:30 pm EDT 10/3, must take round 1 bye after 9 pm EDT 10/2, no entry after 11:30 pm EDT 10/3. EF discounts: $30 less to residents of western PA (zip codes 15000-16999), $15 less to residents of OH, WV, or Eastern PA (zip codes 17000-19999). GMs free; $40 from prize. Log into playcca.com 30 minutes before game, rounds begin 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30,  9:00 EDT.  Half point byes: Available all rounds, limit 2 byes, must be claimed with registration & cannot be changed. USCF membership required; may join with registration. NOTE CHANGE: Online Regular rated (will not affect OTB ratings),  Online Regular rating used for section eligibility. pairings & prizes (OTB Regular used if no Online Regular). $15 service charge for refunds. WARNING: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN WHEN PAIRINGS ARE ISSUED, OR YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED.