55th annual National Chess Congress

An American Classic!

A Heritage Event!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix (top 8 sections)

NOV 29-DEC 1 OR NOV 30-DEC 1, 2024, PENNSYLVANIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)

55th annual National Chess Congress 

6-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/40 d10). U800 & U600 sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/40 d10. Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107. $45,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 10 sections (see peakrating.us). Premier (2000/over): $4000-2400-1200-800-500, clear win or tiebreak 1st $200, top USCF U2400 $2000-1000. FIDE. Under 2200: $2500-1300-700-500-300. FIDE.  Under 2000: $2500-1300-700-500-300. FIDE.  Under 1800: $2400-1200-600-400-300.  Under 1600: $2000-1000-600-400-300.  Under 1400: $1600-800-500-300-200.  Under 1200: $1400-700-400-300-200.  Under 1000: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 800, Under 600 (each section):  plaques to top 10, 6 months free entry to all CCA OTB tournaments to 1st, 3 months to 2nd through 4th. Some Continental Chess tournaments have minimum rating requirements or charge extra fees, based on rating, to play in the top sections. The free entry prizes do not cover any additional surcharges for playing in the top section(s). Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $300 U1200, $400 U1400, $500 U1600, $600 U1800, or $700 U2000. Mixed Doubles: top male+female 2-player combined team score among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400, team rating must average under 2200, may play in different sections and schedules; reg. (no extra fee) before both players begin rd 2. At least one player on time must be rated, teams including an unrated limited to $400. Limit one Mixed Doubles team per player. Top 8 sections entry fee: $138 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $160 later online or at site until an hour before rd 1. GMs $120 from prize. Re-entry (no Premier to Premier) $60. Under 800, Under 600 EF: $52 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $70 later online or at site until 9 am 11/30. December official ratings used; unofficial or Online Regular uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Cannot play below Online Regular rating minus 100. All: No checks, credit cards OK. Special 1-year USCF with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $43, Young Adult $26, Youth $19. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.  2-day top 8 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.  2-day U800 & U600 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, must commit before rd 3.  HR:  $120-120-145-145, hotel reservations link to be posted at chessevents.us (or call 215-627-1200, request chess rate); reserve by 11/14 or rate may increase. Parking: Loews valet chess rate 25% off regular rate (about $60). Gateway Garage, 3/5 mile away at 1540 Spring St (1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $11/day Sat & Sun, about $28 other days. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or link at chesstour.com. Enter online: Chessaction.com. No mail entries. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questionsdirector@chess.us," director@chess.us, chesstour.com, chesstour.info. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entry). Blitz tournament Sat 10:30 pm; enter on site Sat. by 10 pm.

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