Event Overview
2024 64th Mid South Open
Grand Prix
Memphis Chess Club
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
EVENT OVERVIEW
63RD MID SOUTH OPEN!
1ST PLACE $1,000!"
$6,400 in prizes(b/80)
50% GUARANTEED!
*LONG TIME CONTROLS!*
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2023, USCF-Rated
Requires Active USCF Membership
Biggest Memphis Tournament Prize Ever
AIRBNBS! GREAT HOTEL RATE!
Schedule A: 6ss 40/90+30s, SD/30
B: 3ss G45+30, Then Merge W/A
Open
1st Plaque+ $1,000
2nd $600
Top U2201 Prize + $500
Top U2001 Prize + $400
Reserve(U1801)
1st Prize + $600
2nd $500
Top U1601 Prize + $400
Top U1401 Prize + $300
Amateur Section (U1201)
1st Prize + $500
2nd $400
Top U1001 Prize + $300
Top U801 Prize + $200
Top Unrated Prize + $200
Other Bonus Prizes*
Top Senior (65+)* Prize + $120
Top Female* Prize + $120
Top Junior* Prize + $120
Upset Prize + $120
RANDOM DOOR PRIZE
GIVEN AT END OF PRIZES
Schedule A
rd1 Fri 11:30am
rd2 Fri ASAP or 5:00pm
rd3 Sat 11:30am
Schedule B
rd1 Sat 9am
rd2 Sat 12pm noon
rd3 Sat 2:30pm
Merged
rd4 Sat ASAP or 5:00pm
rd5 Sun 9am
rd6 Sun ASAP or 3pm
SPECIAL 1-POINT FULL BYE
To accomodate various schedules, we are implementing a special 1-point full bye for all players in a round of their choice. All players will need to declare which round they wish to receive this bye in advance. Players will also need to indicate if they want to take a break for that round, or if they would like to be paired as a rated bye game anyway, which will not count towards the tournament points. This needs to be declared before Saturday 11:30am round is paired and before the respective round is paired. Rounds are paired 15 minutes before the start of each round. If none is declared, it will be assumed to be round 1 of the respective schedule. If a bye is requested but it is unclear if a game is desired, it will be assumed to not be paired. Major pairing variation: to accomodate this more easily, it will be possible to play the same player twice; one as a bye, and one not. If this occurs, the pairing will remain the same with opposite colors."
Extra Early Entry Fee(by Sep 30) $80, Early Entry Fee (by Oct 31) $90
Onsite and Late Entry Fee $100
MCC Members register in person to receive $5 member discount
$20 withdrawal service charge for Early EFs withdrawn.
MCC reserves the right to waive charge for emergencies.
Titled OTB Masters free, deduct EF on prize b/registration date
Reg. ends 8:30am day-of, SHARP, (1) 1/2-pt bye ok if req'd before rd3
Register online at www.memphischessclub.com/tournaments after Sep 1
Requires active USCF membership
Unrated players only eligible for reduced place(-30%) & unrated prizes
Upset prize only available to non-provisional, rated players.
Tournament limitied to the first 116 entries.
Players paid on waiting list for entry 100% refunded.
Physical prizes tbd (some fun, some trophies, some plaques)
*-Top Sr, Jr, and Female Prizes awarded based on Performance Rating
MCC Special Airbnbs across the street! CARPOOL!
~$45/night room plus $10/night/person max 3 (no pets)
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~$55/night room plus $10/night/person max 5 (no pets)
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Napoleon Hotel Next Door! tbd
Address:195 Madison Ave Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points: 15
Prize Fund: 6400
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Memphis Chess Club
Email: info@memphischessclub.com
Phone: 7318685755
Website: https://www.memphischessclub.com/
195 Madison Ave Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38103
United States