Dragon Knight Chess Mark Taimanov (1926) Grand Prix

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 1900 Section; Under 1700 Section; Under 1500 Section; and Under 1300 Section

Prize Fund:  Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)

Under 1900 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1900 Section

Under 1700 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1700 Section

Under 1500 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1500 Section

Under 1300 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1300 Section

Registration and Entry Fee:

Register by Jan 17 pay $30;

Register Jan 18-24 pay $35;

Register Jan 25-31 pay $40;

Register Feb 1-5 (6pm) pay $45;

After Feb 5 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 1900 Section, Under 1700 Section, or Under 1500 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1800, minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1900 Section is 1600, minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1700 Section is 1400, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1500 Section is 1200.

Cash prizes in Under 1900 Section based on 8 entries in U1900:  $80-64-48; Top Under 1800 prize $40

Cash prizes in Under 1700 Section based on 8 entries in U1700:  $80-64-48; Top Under 1600 prize $40

Cash prizes in Under 1500 Section based on 8 entries in U1500:  $80-64-48; Top Under 1400 prize $40

Cash prizes in Under 1300 Section based on 8 entries in U1300:  $80-64; Top Under 1100 prize $48; Top Under 900 prize $40

Latest USCF Regular rating supplement used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes.

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