Event Overview
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Enhanced Grand Prix
3 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 Aug 3 pay $30;
Register Aug 4-10 pay $35;
Register Aug 11-17 pay $40;
Register Aug 18-22 (6pm) pay $45;
After Aug 22 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.
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 (Aug 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
NO residency restriction
Live OTB Event
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States