Event Overview
Dragon Knight Chess Center
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Enhanced Grand Prix
3 round Swiss System
3 sections: Open Section, Under 1700 Section, and Under 1400 Section
Prize Fund: Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)
Under 1700 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1700 Section.
Under 1400 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1400 Section.
Registration and Entry Fee:
Register by Jan 25 pay $30;
Register Jan 26-Feb 1 pay $35;
Register Feb 2-8 pay $40;
Register Feb 9-13 (6pm) pay $45;
After Feb 13 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 or Under 1700 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1600, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1700 Section is 1300.
Cash prizes in Under 1700 Section based on 8 entries in U1700: $80-64; Top Under 1600 prize $48; Top Under 1500 prize $40
Cash prizes in Under 1400 Section based on 8 entries in U1400: $80-64; Top Under 1200 prize $48; Top Under 1000 prize $40
USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (Feb 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
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States