8th annual Washington Chess Congress Blitz

8th annual Washington  Chess Congress Blitz
OCTOBER 21, VIRGINIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191. $500 guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700 or Unr $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee (at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter by 9:10 pm 10/21, round 1 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of two half point byes allowed; must commit before round 2. Blitz rated (will not affect OTB ratings); higher of regular or Blitz used for pairings & prizes. $10 service charge for refunds.