4th Nashville Summer Classic

Grand Prix
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
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Event Overview

PRIZES: $20,000 PROJECTED ($15,000 Guaranteed)

Major (1900 Min)

  • 1st: 2,000
  • 2nd: 1,200
  • 3rd: 800
  • 4th: 500
  • 5th: 300
  • U2200: 400, 200

U/2000

  • 1st: 1,500
  • 2nd: 900
  • 3rd: 600
  • 4th: 400
  • 5th: 200

U/1800

  • 1st: 1,200
  • 2nd: 800
  • 3rd: 500
  • 4th: 300
  • 5th: 200

U/1600

  • 1st: 1,000
  • 2nd: 700
  • 3rd: 400
  • 4th: 300
  • 5th: 200

U/1400

  • 1st: 1,000
  • 2nd: 600
  • 3rd: 400
  • 4th: 300
  • 5th: 200

U/1200

  • 1st: 800
  • 2nd: 500
  • 3rd: 400
  • 4th: 300
  • 5th: 200
  • U/900: 300, 200
  • Top Unrated: 200

Entry Fees

  • $119 if registered by June 30
  • $145 after June 30
  • U1200 $99/$125
  • GM/IM Free Entry (Entry deducted from any prize)

Sections

  • Major (1900+), U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200

Rounds

  • 5 Rounds, G90 +30

Schedule

3-Day Schedule:

  • Friday: Round 1 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: Round 2 – 11:00 AM, Round 3 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Round 4 – 10:00 AM, Round 5 – 3:30 PM

2-Day Schedule:

  • Saturday: Round 1 – 11:00 AM (G45 +10), Round 2 – 2:00 PM (G45 +10), merge with 3-Day at 5:00 PM for Round 3

Registration

  • 3-Day: Register by Friday, 6:00 PM
  • 2-Day: Register by Saturday, 10:00 AM
  • Online Registration: Visit https://ncc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=164844&item_id=2562865

Blitz Tournament (Saturday Night)

  • When: 9:30 PM (Register by 9:00 PM)
  • Format: 4 Double Rounds, G3 +2
  • Prizes:
    • 1st: $100
    • 2nd: $50
    • 1st U/2100: $60
    • 1st U/1800: $50
    • 1st U/1500 (or Unrated): $40
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Prizes based on 20 entries, adjusted proportionally

Other Details

  • Prizes based on 180 entries
  • Hotel Rate: $99/night (Free Parking) – Call in Code: Nashville Chess Fall Room Block, Phone: 615-259-4343
  • Re-entry: $60 (Any section)
  • Play "Up" Fee: $40 extra (Min 1900 for Major section)
  • Byes: Max 2 (½ pt each), must commit before Round 2
  • USCF Membership Required
  • Unrated players eligible for 1st–3rd in Major or Top Unrated

 

Address:

2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
United States

Sections: 6
Grand Prix Points: 60
Prize Fund: 20000 Projected 15000 Guaranteed
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Nashville Chess Center
Email: director@nashvillechess.org
Phone: 6292544737