Event Overview
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Dragon Knight Chess Center
2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Enhanced Grand Prix
4 round Swiss System
2 sections: Open Section and Under 1500 Section
Prize Fund: Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)
Under 1500 Section: $280 total b/10 entries in Under 1500 Section.
Registration and Entry Fee:
Register by April 13 pay $30;
Register April 14-20 pay $35;
Register April 21-27 pay $40;
Register April 28-May 2 (5pm) pay $45;
After May 2 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/45; delay 5. Each player receives 45 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.
4 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:
1st Round 10am;
2nd Round Noon;
3rd Round 2pm;
4th Round 4pm
Optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.
Eligibility: For playing up in Open Section, the 100 point rule applies: minimum rating to enter Open section is 1400 (1399 or below are ineligible).
Cash prizes in Under 1500 Section based on 10 entries in U1500 : $100-70; under 1300 prize $60; under 1100 prize $50
USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (May 2024 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
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States