Dragon Knight Early April Classic

Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
Dragon Knight Chess Center

Event Overview

Sunday, April 7, 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 1600 Section

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

Under 1600 Section:  $330 total b/12 entries in Under 1600 Section.

Registration and Entry Fee:

Register by March 17 pay $30;

Register March 18-24 pay $35;

Register March 25-31 pay $40;

Register April 1-5 (5pm) pay $45; 

After April 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/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 2:30pm;

4th Round 4:30pm

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 1500 (1499 or below are ineligible).

Cash prizes in Under 1600 Section based on 12 entries in U1600 :  $120-80; under 1400 prize $70; under 1200 prize $60

USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (April 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

Address:

2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States

Address:

2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points: 10
Prize Fund: 630
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Dragon Knight Chess Center
Email: jon@dragonknightchess.com
Phone: 9194222535
Website:
Submission ID
340164