Event Overview
Dragon Knight Chess Center
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Grand Prix Tournament
3 round Swiss System
5 sections: Open Section; Under 2000 Section; Under 1800 Section; Under 1600 Section; and Under 1400 Section
Prize Fund: Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)
Under 2000 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 2000 Section
Under 1800 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1800 Section
Under 1600 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1600 Section
Under 1400 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1400 Section
Registration and Entry Fee:
Register by June 14 pay $30;
Register June 15-21 pay $35;
Register June 22-28 pay $40;
Register June 29-July 3 (6pm) pay $45;
After July 3 pay $50.
Onsite registration 9:00-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.
Masters play for free; $30 deducted from prize.
USCF membership required.
Time Control: All sections G/60; delay 5. Each player receives 60 minutes plus a 5 second delay to complete each game.
3 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:
1st Round 10am;
2nd Round 1pm;
3rd Round 3:30pm
One single optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.
Section choice guidelines: For "playing up" in Open, Under 2000 Section, Under 1800 Section, or Under 1600 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1900, minimum recommended rating to enter Under 2000 Section is 1700, minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1800 Section is 1500, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1600 Section is 1300.
Cash prizes in Under 2000 Section based on 8 entries in U2000: $80-64-48; Top Under 1900 prize $40
Cash prizes in Under 1800 Section based on 8 entries in U1800: $80-64-48; Top Under 1700 prize $40
Cash prizes in Under 1600 Section based on 8 entries in U1600: $80-64-48; Top Under 1500 prize $40
Cash prizes in Under 1400 Section based on 8 entries in U1400: $80-64; Top Under 1200 prize $48; Top Under 1000 prize $40
USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (July 2026 rating list).
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event, email: [email protected]
For contact during the event, email (above) or text (or call) (919) 422-2535
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States