Bennington Spring Open 2023

Bennington Free Library

Event Overview

3 rounds SS, G/80 +10 sec.
Sections:  Open/ U1750/ U1350
Prizes:  Open $150-$75, U2000 $75; U1750: $100-50, U1500 $50; U1350:  $100-$50, U1000 $50
Biggest upset prize:  $50.
Unrated players may play in any section and compete for same prizes.
Prize fund based on 30 entries @ $25= $750.   75percent guaranteed.
Entry fees:  $25 in advance up to 8pm Thursday May 11th.   $30 at the door.
US Chess membership is required and may be purchased at tournament or at new.uschess.org
Bring sets and clocks please.
Registration at site 8.30-9.30 AM.  Please, if you are going to register at site, show up early. See below.
Rounds:  10 AM, 2 PM, 5.30 PM
One half point bye allowed before start of Round 2.

COVID Policy: Masks optional

To enter in advance by check:  Andrew Palmer ,1006 Gage St. Apt. 1 Bennington, VT 05201-2059
online:  PayPal: palmera62@hotmail.com (use 'send to friend' option); Venmo:  @Andrew-Palmer-199 by Thursday, May11th.  No advance entries will be accepted after this date.  The tournament will be capped at 64 entrants due to space limitations.  
For any questions, contact Andrew Palmer at palmera62@hotmail.com or 802-681-5417

Address:

101 Silver St.
Bennington, VT 05201
United States

Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: $750
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Andrew Palmer
Email: palmera62@hotmail.com
Phone: 802-681-5417
Website: