52nd Annual World Open, top 6 sections

A Heritage Event

An American Classic

US Chess Junior Grand Prix

JULY 3-7,  4-7 or 5-7, PENNSYLVANIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (enhanced)

52nd Annual World Open, top 6 sections

9-SS, Philadelphia Sheraton Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. In 6 sections; top 3 are FIDE rated. $208,000 guaranteed prizes in these sections; see separate TLA for U1200 & U1000 sections, June 28-30. Ratings used: July FIDE in Open, July USCF official in U2200 to U1400. Unofficial USChess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Open Section, July 3-7 only: Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or 2000/over FIDE (others may also enter, but there is an additional $500 surcharge if not rated 2000 or above FIDE and if not rated 2200 or above USCF. Also see foreignratings.com), 40/90, SD/30, d30. Under 2200 to Under 1400 Sections, July 3-7, 4-7 or 5-7: 40/90, SD/30, d30 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/35, d10). Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating-100 points. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/7 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. Under 2200: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 2000: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1400: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 (no unr) $1600-800. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event Regular OTB or Regular Online rating posted 7/1/23-7/1/24 or current Online Regular rating was more than 40 points over section maximum, prize limit $1000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2024 official list cannot win over $2000 in U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July official list not counted toward 26 game total. 4) Unrated limit U1400 $500, U1600 $600, U1800 $800, U2000 $1000, U2200 $1500. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score in Open through U1400: $2400-1200-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; at least one player on team must be rated, teams including an unrated limited to $300 (other prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles Team prizes). Entry fee for Open through U1400 sections: Online at chessaction.com: $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/29, $350 at site or online until 90 minutes before round 1. All $500 more for Open Section if not rated 2000 or above FIDE and if not rated 2200 or above USCF (also see foreignratings.com). No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free (must re-confirm participation on July 2 in order to be paired); $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less; $100 deducted from prize. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. No checks at site; credit cards OK.  Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open, no re-entry from U1200 or U1000 to U1400 or above. U1200 or U1000 players may also enter U1400 or above, but not as a re-entry. $20 fee for switching section after 7/1. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $43, Young Adult $26, Youth $19. 5-day schedule: 7/3 7 pm, 7/4-5 11 am & 6 pm, 7/6-7 10 am & 5 pm. 4-day schedule: 7/4 11, 2:30 & 6, 7/5 11 & 6, 7/6-7 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: 7/5 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, 7/6-7 10 & 5. All schedules in U2200 to U1400 merge & compete for same prizes within each section. Half point byes OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 4. On-site entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round. HR: $147.50-$147.50-$167.50-$187.50 (standard room), 50 free rollaway beds available; if taken, rollaways are $30/day. Under 18 free in parents' room using existing bedding. Reservation link at chessevents.us or 215-448-2000, reserve early, chess block may sell out by early June or before. Parking: Sheraton self parking is about $39 day, valet parking is about $60/day. One block from the hotel is Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring Street, which is $30/day weekdays, $12/day Sat & Sun. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Special rules: Players may not possess cellphones during play; see devicerules.com. Ent: chessaction.com. No mailed entry.http://www.chessaction.com Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Director@Chess.US. $15 service charge for refunds.  Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering).  Prizes not paid at site usually paid by PayPal (may take around 3 weeks). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.  Invitations: Click here to show mail address