4th Colonial Open

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

4^th Colonial Open ($$16000 GTD). Apr 6^th/7^th/8^th – 9^th 2023, Dulles, Virginia

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, (45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166). 5 sections. VCF Cup Event. Open & U2100 (USCF/FIDE Rated): Open (FIDE) (4-/3-/2-day) $2600-1400-800-400-200, U2200/Unr $600-300-200. U2100 (FIDE) (4-/3-/2-day) $1800-1000-600-300, U1900 $600-300 (Unr limit $150). U1800 (4-/3-/2-day) $1000-600-300-200, U1600 $300-200 (Unr limit $150). U1500 (4-/3-/2-day) $600-400-200-100, U1300 $200 (Unr limit $150). U1200/Unr (2-day only) $400-200-100, U1000/Unr $100.  HR: Washington Dulles Airport Marriott (frequent shuttle service from IAD to Hotel). $114/night. if reserved by Mar 16^th. Reservations call 1-703-471-9500 / Link at: http://www.colonialopenchess.com. Airport connected by Metro station to Union Station/DC and DCA Airport. Limited Conditions may be offered for titled players who commit by Mar 6^th 2023. (Not guaranteed after Mar 6^th). Contact organizer by email for details. Min Rating in Open Section: USCF/FIDE 1900 else pay $100 extra. Entry Fees: Top 4 Sections: Early bird $155 by 3/6, $165 by 3/27, $175 by 4/5, $190 after and onsite. U1200 $30 less. $5 service fee for refunds. Schedule & Time controls. (U1200 plays only 2-day): Open/U2100/U1800/U1500 4-day Reg. ends Thu 4/6 6pm. Rounds Thu 4/6 7pm, Fri 4/7 & Sat 4/8 11am – 4:30pm, Sun 4/9 10am-3:30pm. Rounds 1 – 7 G/90;+30. Open/U2100/U1800/U1500 3-day Reg. ends Fri 4/7 10am. Rounds Fri 4/7 11am – 1:45pm – 4:30pm, Sat 4/8 11am – 4:30pm, Sun 4/9 10am-3:30pm. Rounds 1 – 2 G/60;d5, Rounds 3 – 7 G/90;+30. Open/U2100/U1800/U1500/U1200 2-day; Reg. ends Sat 4/8 9am. Rounds Sat 4/8 10am – 11:30am – 1pm – 3pm - 4:30pm, Sun 4/9 10am-3:30pm. Rounds 1 – 4 G/30;d5, Rounds 5 – 7 G/90;+30. Byes: All rounds allowed, must commit 1hr before rd. 2; limit 2 byes in all sections. Email Info: co2023@capitalareachess.com. Ent: colonialopenchess.com or Capital Area Chess Inc, 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. Blitz Side event: Open & Amateur. Sat 4/8 night 9pm – G/3;+2. EF: $25 by Thu 4/6. $30 onsite. Prizes: Open b/35 $300-$200-$100 U2100/U1900 $100 each. Amateur b/25 $240-$120-$60 U1400/U1200 $60 each.