32nd annual North American Blitz

32nd annual North American Blitz
DEC 29, NEVADA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/3 d2, double round, 10 games, Horseshoe Casino Resort 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas 89103. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 2000: $300-200-100, U1800 $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100-50. EF: $40 online at chessaction.com by 12/29 7 pm, $50 by 9:30 pm. At site, $50 by 12/29 7 pm, $60 by 9:30 pm. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rd 1 10:30 pm, then ASAP, estimated end time 1:30 am.  Bye: 1.  Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $15 service charge for refunds.