Event Overview
Eastern North Carolina Open Championship
Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
Dragon Knight Chess Center
Saturday, June 22, 2024
NO Residency or Requirements: Open to all players
2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 422-2535
Enhanced Grand Prix
4 round Swiss System
3 sections: Open Section; Under 1800; and Under 1500 Section
Prize Fund: Open Section: $350-250-150 Guaranteed ($750 Total Guaranteed)
Under 1800 Section: $320 total b/8 entries in Under 1800 Section
Under 1500 Section: $320 total b/8 entries in Under 1500 Section
Registration and Entry Fee:
$40 Online by June 21 (6pm), or
$60 Onsite registration 9:00-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.
Masters play for free; $40 deducted from prize.
USCF membership required.
NO Residency or Requirements: Open to all players
Time Control: All sections G/60; delay 5. Each player receives 60 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 1pm;
3rd Round 3:30pm;
4th Round 6pm
Optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.
Cash prizes in Under 1800 Section based on 8 entries in U1800: $140-100-80
Cash prizes in Under 1500 Section based on 8 entries in U1500: $140-100-80
USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (June 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 Requirements: Open to all players
2000 Bearcat Way
Suite 104
Morrisville, NC 27560
United States