44th Annual Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic

May 27-29, GPP:  60  California Southern

44th Annual Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic

6-SS, 3-day 40/80, SD/30, Inc/30 2-day rds. 1-3 G/45 d/10 then merges. Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys,CA 91406. $17,000. In seven sections: Open: FIDE Rated $$T+1700- 900-500-200, U2250 700-350-300. (Under 2000): $1200-700-350-300. (Under 1800):$1200-700-350-300. (Under 1600): $1200-700-350-300.  (Under 1400): $1200-700-350-300 (U1200) 1000-600-350-  200. (Unrated may enter any section, prize limits U1200: 100, Under1400:$200,Under1600:$300, Under 1800: 300, Under 2000:$400, balance to next highest scorer.) Provisionally rated players limited to 50% of prize except in Open section.EF: $140 by 5/1, $150 by 5/25, after $160.  (U1200) section EF: $100 by 5/1, $110 by 5/25, $120 after 5/25. GM: Free Entry Under 2000 Players: entry + $20 if in Open Re-Entry: $60, not allowed in Open Reg.: ends 9:30am 5/27, 8:30 a.m., 5/28 Rds: 3-day: 10-4:30, 10-4:30, 9:30-4:30 2-day: 9-11:30-2 (G/60, d/2), then merges with 3-day at 4:30. All: SCCF membership req.  So Cal residents (Adults:$20, Under 18:$15). 2 byes allowed, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: $119, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA (818-997-7676) request Chess Rate. Parking:$8/day Info: Gregg5075@earthlink.net  On-line entry: www.scchess.com