32nd annual World Open Blitz Championship

A Heritage Event!

JULY 5, PENNSYLVANIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

32ND ANNUAL WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

5SS, G/3 d2 (double  round, 10 games), Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Masks required, spectators may be restricted, no eating in tournament room. $2700 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open: $500-260-130, top 2200-2399 $200-100, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000: $300-200-100, top U1800/Unr $180-90, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $200. EF: $40 online at chessaction.com by 7/4, $50 online by 9 pm 7/5, $60 at site 6/25-7/5. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9 pm, play begins 10 pm, then ASAP, should end by 1 am. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or Blitz rating used for pairings & prizes. If Online Regular or Online Blitz rating is 50 or more points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $100. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Refunds: $15 service charge. Awards: If not claimed at site, paid electronically through Zelle or PayPal. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.