Event Overview
Dragon Knight Pre-Memorial Saturday Classic
Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
Dragon Knight Chess Center
Saturday, May 25, 2024
EVENT OVERVIEW
Saturday, May 25, 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 May 4 pay $30;
Register May 5-11 pay $35;
Register May 12-18 pay $40;
Register May 19-23 (5pm) pay $45;
After May 23 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/50; delay 5. Each player receives 50 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