25th annual Mid-America Open

MARCH 27-28: 25th annual Mid-America Open
6-SS, G/75+10, at Internet Chess Club. $5000 guaranteed prizes. Must be on Zoom (use real name) to be eligible for prizes (side/rear camera angle), see ccazoom.com. In 4 sections. Major Section: Open to 1900/over. $600-400-200-150, top U2200 $300-150, top Missouri resident $100 bonus. Under 2000/Unr Section: $400-280-150-100, U1800 (no Unr) $240-120.  Under 1700/Unr Section: $340-200-120-80, top U1500 (no Unr) $180-90, unrated limit $150. Under 1400/Unr Section: $280-150-100-60, U1200 (no Unr) $140-70; unrated limit $80. Entry fee $83 at chessaction.com by 3/25, $100 by 1:30 pm CDT 3/27, must take round 1 bye after 10 am CDT 3/27. New players (1st CCA event on ICC) should register by 3/25.  Regional EF discount: $20 less to residents of Central Time Zone. GMs $60 from prize. Log into playcca.com 30 minutes before game. Rounds begin each day: CDT 11 noon, 2:30 pm & 6 pm.  Half point byes: Available all rounds, limit 2 byes, must be claimed with registration & cannot be changed. USCF membership required; may join with registration. Online Regular rated (will not affect OTB ratings), Online Regular ratings used for 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.