Event Overview
2nd Bearcat DKC USCF Grand Prix
Enhanced Grand Prix
Dragon Knight Chess Center
Sunday, December 31, 2023
EVENT OVERVIEW
Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023
Dragon Knight Chess Center
2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Enhanced Grand Prix
4 round Swiss System
2 sections: Open Section and Under 1700 Section
Prize Fund: Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)
Under 1700 Section: $510 total b/20 entries in Under 1700 Section.
Registration and Entry Fee:
Register by Nov. 19 pay $30;
Register Nov. 20-Dec. 10 pay $35;
Register Dec. 11-22 pay $40;
Register Dec. 23-29 (5pm) pay $45.
After Dec. 29 pay $50.
Onsite registration 8:30-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.
Masters play for free; $30 deducted from prize.
USCF membership required.
Time Control: All sections G/45; delay 5. Each player receives 45 minutes plus a 5 second delay to complete each game.
Onsite registration 8:30-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.
4 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:
1st Round 10am;
2nd Round Noon;
3rd Round 2:30pm;
4th Round 4:30pm
Optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.
Eligibility: For playing up in Open Section, the 100 point rule applies: minimum rating to enter Open section is 1600 (1599 or below are ineligible).
Cash prizes in Under 1700 Section based on 20 entries in U1700 : $120-80-40; under 1400 prizes $100-50; under 1200 prizes $80-40
USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (December rating list).
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: jon@dragonknightchess.com
For contact during the event email (above) or text (or call) 919-422-2535
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States