9th annual Pacific Coast Open Blitz

9th annual Pacific Coast Open Blitz
JULY 22, CALIFORNIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406. $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 7/22, round 1 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of half point byes allowed; must commit before round 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $15 service charge for refunds.