Dragon Knight Chess National Non Profit Day Grand Prix

Dragon Knight Chess Center

2000 Bearcat Way

Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560

(919) 422-2535

Enhanced Grand Prix

3 round Swiss System

4 sections: Open Section, Under 1900 Section, Under 1600 Section, and Under 1300 Section

Prize Fund:  Open Section: $150-100-54 Guaranteed ($304 Total Guaranteed)

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

Under 1600 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1600 Section.

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

Registration and Entry Fee:

Register by July 27 pay $30;

Register July 28-Aug 3 pay $35;

Register Aug 4-10 pay $40;

Register Aug 11-15 (6pm) pay $45;

After August 15 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/70; delay 5.  Each player receives 70 minutes plus a 5 second delay to complete each game.

Onsite registration 9:00-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.

3 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:

1st Round 10am;

2nd Round 1pm;

3rd Round 3:30pm

Optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.

Section choice guidelines:  For "playing up" in Open, Under 1900 Section, or Under 1600 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1800, minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1900 Section is 1500, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1600 Section is 1200.

Cash prizes in Under 1900 Section based on 8 entries in U1900:  $80-64; Top Under 1800 prize $48; Top Under 1700 prize $40

Cash prizes in Under 1600 Section based on 8 entries in U1600:  $80-64; Top Under 1500 prize $48; Top Under 1400 prize $40

Cash prizes in Under 1300 Section based on 8 entries in U1300:  1st place $80; Top Under 1200 prize $64; Top Under 1100 prize $48; Top Under 1000 prize $40

USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (August 2025 rating list).

For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email:  jon@dragonknightchess.com

For contact during the event email (above) or text (or call) (919) 422-2535

NO residency restriction: Open to all players