MOTOR CITY OPEN

Time Controls:

3-Day Sections: All Rounds = G/90; inc 10.

2-Day Sections: Rds 1-3 = G/40;d5. Rds 4-6 = G/90; inc 10.

Round Times:

ALL 3-Day Sections -> Fri, 11/28 R1-R2: 12:00p & 6:00p.  Sat, 11/29 R3-R4: 11:00a, & 6:00p.                                  Sun, 11/30 R5-R6: 10:00a & 6:00p.

ALL 2-Day Sections -> Sat, 11/29 R1-R2-R3-R4: 10:30a, 12:30p, 2:30p & 6:00p.                                                               Sun, 11/30 R5-R6: 10:00a & 6:00p.                        

ALL SECTIONS will be USCF rated; BUT only the 3-day UPPER & rounds 4-6 of the 2-day UPPER will be FIDE rated.

Each Player’s USCF rating will be used for pairing and prize eligibility.  For those with only a FIDE rating, the USCF rating will be FIDE+100; if Canadian only, the USCF will be same as Canadian [28D1a].

(Top Section Prizes) UPPER: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH PLACE = $1200. $600, $350, $250, RESP.  

 1ST & 2ND 2000-2299, 1800-1999, 1600-1799, U1600 = $250 & $150 EACH, RESP.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SECURE REGISTRATION:

3-DAY EVENTS:        https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2025-1128_MOTOR-CITY-OPEN-3DAY

2-DAY EVENTS:        https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2025-1129_MOTOR-CITY-OPEN-2DAY