3RD ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN

GM AND IM NORMS POSSIBLE IN PREMIER SECTION

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025

Note: Caissachess tournament registration page will have up to date information than what is posted on US Chess TLA.

Sections: Premier (FIDE), U2300 (FIDE), U1900, U1500

Premier (9 Rounds), U2300 and U1900 (7 Rounds), U1500 (5 Rounds)

Prizes: $10,500*, total prize fund

Premier:  $2400/$1200/$600/$400/$200/$100; U2200 (FIDE) Class prizes: $400/$200/$100 (Total $5,600)
U2300: $1200/$600/$400/$200/$100; U2000 (FIDE) Class prizes: $200/$100  (Total $2,800) Unr limit $500
U1900: $600/$300/$150/$100; U1700 Class prizes: $150/$100 (Total $1,400) Unr limit $300
U1500: $400/$200/$100 (Total $700) Unr limit $200

*Based on 120 paid entries

Schedule:

Premier (5 Day): 7/2 at 7 PM, 7/3 at 1 PM, 7 PM, 7/4 at 10 AM, 4 PM, 7/5 at at 10 AM, 4 PM, 7/6 at 9 AM, 3 PM. The Premier section only has a 5 Day schedule.

U2300/U1900 4 Day: 7/3 at 7 PM, 7/4 at 10 AM, 4 PM, 7/5 at 10 AM, 4 PM, 7/6 at 9 AM, 3 PM

U2300/U1900 3 Day: 7/4 at 10 AM, 1 PM, schedules merge starting round 3.

U1500: 7/4 at 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM,  7/5 at 10 AM, 1 PM

Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5646

On-site registration closes 1 hr before the start of round one (after that players may register with a half-point bye)

Premier: Registration closes at 6 PM on 7/2

U2300/U1900 4 Day: Registration closes at 6 PM on 7/3

U2300/U1900 3 Day and U1500: Registration closes at 9 AM on 7/4

Byes

Up to two irrevocable half-point byes allowed. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2. Afterwards, only 0-point byes are allowed.

Premier: ½ point byes can be requested until 12 PM on 7/3

U2300/U1900 4 Day: ½ point byes can be requested until 9 AM on 7/4

U2300/U1900 3 Day and U1500: ½ point byes can be requested until 12 PM on 7/4

NOTE: Players who withdraw from the tournament are not eligible for any prizes. You can request zero point byes anytime.

Minimum Required Rating in Premier Section (since Mar 2025)

Players in the US Federation: FIDE rating of 2000+. FIDE 1900-1999: Pay $350 extra

Players in a non-US Federation: FIDE rating of 1700.

No Minimum Rating in Other Sections.

NOTE: July 2025 FIDE Ratings used in Premier section for Pairings and Prizes. Other Sections will use July 2025 US Chess Ratings for Pairings & Prizes. The organizer reserves the right to use a different rating system/conversion for any specific players or section as appropriate.

LIMITED Conditions for GMs and Foreign title holders (IMs/WGMs) in PREMIER Section based on Availability:

Must commit by 05/05/25 and play all nine rounds to qualify for conditions. No byes or tournament withdrawal allowed.

FREE Entry ($250 value and NO PRIZE DEDUCTIONS!) + Appearance fee based on July 2025 Standard FIDE ratings + Shared Accommodations for 4 nights ($600 value for 2 players)

Appearance fee:

2600+ Foreign GMs: $500

2500+ Foreign GMs: $400

2400+ Foreign GMs: $300

First Four 2400+ US GMs: $300

Conditions for Foreign IMs/WGM on a case by case basis. Please contact director@atlanticchessassociation.com for more information

** NO CONDITIONS (Appearance Fees or Accommodations) are offered after May 5th, 2025. **

Time control:

5 and 4 Day Schedule: All games G/90+30

U2300 3 Day: Rounds 1 and 2 are G/60;d5, after which G/90;+30. The first 2 rounds are not FIDE rated.

U1900 3 Day: Rounds 1 and 2 are G/60;d5, after which G/90;+30.

U1500: All games G/60;d5.

Forfeit Time (All Sections): 30 minutes

Entry fee:

Premier: $250 by 5/5, $275 by 05/31, $295 by 06/30, $315 on or after 07/1
U2300/U1900: $175 by 5/5, $200 by 05/31, $220 by 06/30, $240 on or after 07/1
U1500: $125 by 5/5, $140 by 05/31, $155 by 06/30, $175 on or after 07/1

Re-entries are permitted in all sections except Premier -- the price to re-enter is $75.

For hotel reservations with chess rate click Bookings Or call 1-800-228-9290 or 703-471-9500.

Please bring a clock and pen. Boards and pieces are provided.

No Electronic Notation Devices are allowed in any Section. Strict cell phone policy in place.

Withdrawals are subject to a 10% processing fee. Full credit can be used for any future ACA tournament.

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