Event Overview
A Heritage Event!
JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
34TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP
5SS, G/3 d2 (double round, 10 games), Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open: $500-300-180, top 2200-2399 $240-120, U2200/Unr $240-120. Under 2000/Unr: $360-180-120, top U1800 $200-100, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $150. Online EF: $40 by 7/4 7 pm, $55 by 7/4 10 pm. EF at site: $50 by 7/4 7 pm, $70 by 7.4 10 pm. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10 pm, play begins 11 pm, then ASAP, should end by 1:45 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. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Refunds: $15 service charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
201 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States