9th annual World Open Action Championship

June 30, Pennsylvania

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)

9th annual World Open Action Championship. 5SS, G/30 d5, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Masks required, spectators may be restricted, no eating in tournament room. Prizes $3000 based on 55 entries, $1500 min. (50% each prize) guaranteed. 2 sections. Open, open to all: $600-400-200, 2000-2199 $200-100, U2000/Unr $200-100. Under 1800/Unr: $400-200-100, U1600 (no Unr) $180-90, U1400 (no Unr) $150-80.  EF: $73 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $90 online by 9 am 6/30 or at site.  GMs $70 from prize. Unofficial or online regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. If Online Regular rating is 50 or more points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $100. Reg. ends 10 am 6/30, rounds 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00. Half-point bye OK any round, limit 1 bye, must commit before rd 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Awards: If not claimed at site, paid electronically through Zelle or Paypal.  $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Bring set, board & clock if possible- none supplied.