30th annual North American Blitz

30th annual North American Blitz

DEC 29, NEVADA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

5SS, G/3 d2, double round, 10 games, Bally's Casino Resort (see North American Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 1900: $400-200-100, U1700 $220-110, U1500 $140-70, U1300 $80. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 12/29, $50 after 7 pm 12/29. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 10 pm, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15.  Bye: 1.  Blitz rated, but higher of regular or Blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.