Bennington Fall Open

Bennington Fall   Open
Saturday, Oct. 5 , 2024
Bennington Free Library,  101 Silver St. Bennington, VT
Time control:  G/60, +5.   5 sec. increment per move
4 rounds Swiss system.
Sections:  Open/  U1750/ U1350
 Open prizes:  $170-80 U2000- 80
U1750         :  $115-55  U1500-55
U1350         :   $115-55  U1000-55

Unrated players may play in any section and compete for same prizes.
Prize fund based on 26 entries @ $30=    $780.   

Entry fees:  $30 in advance up to 8pm Oct. 3rd ,   $35 at the door.

Tournament is USCF rated and USCF membership is required. 
Bring sets and clocks please.
Registration at site 8.00-9.15 am
Rounds:  9.30   -  12 -  2.30    5
One half point bye allowed. Please ask before round 2.
To enter in advance by check:  Andrew Palmer  1006 Gage St. Apt. 1 Bennington, VT 05201-2059
online:  Paypal: palmera62@hotmail.com.  Venmo:  @Andrew-Palmer-199
. This event is a 2x multiplier for the 2024 New England Grand Prix. 12 GP points available. For more information about the Grand Prix, visit https://newenglandchess.org/grandprix.

US Chess affiliate:  Vermont Chess Association.
Contact:  Andrew Palmer, email above or 802-681-5417