28th annual New York State Open

MAY 15: 28th annual New York State Open
5-SS, G/45+10, at Internet Chess Club. $4000 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. $500-300-200-100, top U2200 $240-120. Under 2000/Unr Section: $350-200-120-80, U1800 (no Unr) $180-90.  Under 1700/Unr Section: $300-180-120-60, top U1500 (no Unr) $140-70, unrated limit $150. Under 1400/Unr Section: $200-150-100-50, U1200 (no Unr) $100-50; unrated limit $80. Entry fee $68 at chessaction.com by 5/13: $85 by 12:30 pm EDT 5/15, must take round 1 bye after 10 am EDT 5/15.  New players (first CCA event on ICC) enter by 5/13 or risk not being paired for round 1. EF discounts: $15 less to New York State residents, $7 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry for $12). GMs $50 from prize. Log into playcca.com 30 minutes before game. Rounds begin EDT 11 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm, 9 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.