5-SS LATE SUMMER FUTURITY SWISS

5-SS LATE SUMMER FUTURITY SWISS

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2024

2 SECTIONS: UPPER (1600 & UP) and RESERVE (U1600/UNR)

UPPER SECTION IS USCF & FIDE RATED

USCF RATINGS WILL BE USED FOR PAIRING AND PRIZES

SECTION FEES:

• UPPER SECTION (1600 & UP) $75.        
• RESERVE SECTION (U1600/UNR - $55.      $15 SURCHARGE TO PLAY UP DUE AT CHECK-IN.

• These early rates are valid until midnight, Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 11. Add $10 afterwards.  
• IMs and GMs FREE; $70 deducted from winnings
• Mandell chess club members receive a $5 refund upon arrival.

TIME CONTROL G/85;d5 APPLIES TO BOTH SECTIONS

ROUND TIMES APPLY TO BOTH SECTIONS:    SATURDAY 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK:              https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2024-0914_EMCC-FUTURITY-SWISS

ON SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN @ 22011 COOLIDGE HWY IN OAK PARK

• Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14th = 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Additional $5 Upcharge with Onsite Registrations
• ADDITIONAL  $15 FEE FOR U1600 TO PLAY UP – DUE AT CHECK-IN.

BYES:              Up to TWO ½-point byes are available for any round. ALL bye requests MUST be requested at least 30 minutes BEFORE the start of Round 4

TOTAL PRIZE FUND = $2500 – EACH SECTION 60% GUARANTEED         

• UPPER SECTION: $1500 b/26                 15 GRAND PRIX POINTS AVAILABLE
• OVERALL:   1ST & 2ND = $600 & $300;               TOP U2300, U2000, U1600/UNR: $200 EACH
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• RESERVE SECTION: $1000 b/26
• OVERALL:   1ST & 2ND = $350 & $200;               TOP U1500, U1300, U1100/UNR: $150 EACH