El Dorado 500 Cash Swiss

Format:  4-SS (no eliminations).     

Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/eldo500

Time Control:  g/45 d/5.  

Registration:  8:30 - 9:15.   

Rounds: 9:30 - 12:15 - 2:15 - 4:15.

Players who register in advance do not need to arrive early.

One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.

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All players will compete in the same section, however:

All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
 

All players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.
 

Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes.

All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation.

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Pro Entry Fee: $30 by 11/05 or $35 after. $40 at the door.    

Amateur Entry Fee: $10 by 11/05 or $15 after. $15 at the door.

   
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed): 

Overall:     $200 - 100 - 50. 

Top U1600:      $100

Top U1200:      $50

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BRING YOUR OWN CHESS SET AND CLOCK, FEW WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BORROW

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THINGS TO KNOW:
 

Coffee: Great coffee shop (Dilly Deli) within a short walk

Food: Mexican restaurant within a short walk, Casey's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Arby's within a short drive. We have a refrigerator to keep food and drinks in, and a microwave to cook it. 

Parking: Free, on-site.