LATE SPRING SWISS

A 6-SS LATE SPRING SWISS

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 7-9, 2024

2 SECTIONS: (1500 & UP) and (U1500/UNR)  2-DAY & 3-DAY SCHEDULES AVAILABLE

BEST WESTERN – OKEMOS/EAST LANSING - 2209 University Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864

Best Western Okemos/East Lansing Hotel & Suites

CHESS RATE GUEST ROOMS: $119/NIGHT FOR 1 KING BED OR 2 QUEEN BEDS.

• To secure a guest room at our special rate, you MUST call the hotel directly at 517-349-8700 and ask for the Mandell Chess Club group block rate no later than May 17, 2024. Room reservations after that time will NOT receive the Chess rate!
• Mandell Chess Club will refund $5 for each paid guest room night.
• Please see Marcie Kahn [248-890-9039] OR Ed Mandell [248-635-2375} for these items.

SECTION FEES:

• 3-DAY 1500 & UP = $84.        2-DAY 1500 & UP = $83.        ADDITIONAL   $10 TO PLAY UP.
• 3-DAY U1500/UNR - $65.       2-DAY U1500/UNR = $64.
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• These early rates are valid until midnight, May 31.
• Add $10 afterwards until June 6 for 3-day OR June 7 for 2-day; add $5 for onsite registration
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• FREE entry for IMs and GMs. Deduct $80 from prize.
• The Mandell Chess Club is offering a $5 cash rebate to Mandell Chess Club members.
• Please see Ed Mandell [248-635-2375] OR  Marcie Kahn [248-890-9039] for these items.

TIME CONTROLS:

• 3-DAY SECTIONS: TC = G/90; d0.    2-DAY SECTIONS: Rds 1-3 = G/40; d0, then merge; Rds 4-6 = G/90; d0

ROUND TIMES:

• 3-Day Sections: FRI 6:30 PM; SAT 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM; SUN 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM.
• 2-Day Sections: SAT 11:15 AM, 1:00 PM, 2;45 PM, 6:30 PM; SUN 10.00 AM, 1:30 PM.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINKS:

• 3-DAY EVENTS: https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2024-0607-MCC-3DAY-Spring-Swis
• 2-DAY EVENTS: https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2024-0608-MCC-2DAY-Spring-Swis

ON SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN:

• Additional $5 Upcharge with Onsite Registrations
• Friday, June 7th = 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
• Saturday, June 8th = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

BYES: Up to THREE ½-point byes are available. Byes for ANY round MUST be requested at least 30 minutes BEFORE the start of Round 4

THERE WILL BE A CHESS SUPPLY VENDOR ON SITE

TOTAL PRIZE FUND = $3500 – EACH SECTION 65% GUARANTEED

• MAIN SECTION: $1900 b/36 & MIN 5 per prize category
• OVERALL: 1ST & 2ND = $600 & $300,       TOP 2000-2250, 1700-1999, 1500-1699, U1500/Unr: $250 EACH
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• RESERVE SECTION: $1600 b/36 & MIN 5 per prize category
• 0VERALL: 1ST & 2ND = $450 & $250,                   1ST & 2ND 1200-1399, 900-1199, U900/Unr: $175 & $125,

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ed Mandell, Tournament organizer. 248-635-2375, Click here to show mail address

Jack Kahn, Tournament Director, 248-761-7123, Click here to show mail address

Marcie Kahn, Executive Assistant, 248-890-9039, Click here to show mail address