New Year's Day 2027 Ticks (4th Annual) Jeff Jones Memorial GP

Dragon Knight Chess Center

2000 Bearcat Way

Suite 104

Morrisville, NC 27560

(919) 422-2535

Grand Prix Tournament

4 round Swiss System

3 sections: Open Section; Under 1800 Section, Under 1600 Section, and Under 1400 Section

Prize Fund:  Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)

Under 1800 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1800 Section

Under 1400 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1400 Section

Registration and Entry Fee:

Register by Dec 1 pay $20.27

Register by Dec 2-11 pay $30;

Register Dec 12-18 pay $35;

Register Dec 19-25 pay $40;

Register Dec 26-30 (6pm) pay $45;

After Dec 30 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/34 (2027 Ticks); 5 second increment.  Each player receives 34 minutes (2027 Ticks) plus a 5 second increment to complete each game.

4 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:

1st Round 10am;

2nd Round Noon;

3rd Round 2pm;

4th Round 4pm

One single optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before 1pm.

Section choice guidelines:  For "playing up" in Open or Under 1800 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1700, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1800 Section is 1300.

Cash prizes in Under 1800 Section based on 8 entries in U1800:  $80-64; Top Under 1700 prize $48; Top Under 1600 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

Latest USCF Regular rating supplement used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes.

For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event, email:  [email protected]

For contact during the event, email (above) or text (or call) (919) 422-2535