Salt Fork Adult Open

A relaxed schedule, intimate atmosphere, rustic secluded venue and natural surroundings all

combine to make a unique and memorable weekend! 

Must be 16 or older to enter.  

Site: Salt Fork State Park Lodge, www.saltforkstateparklodge.com.  $149/night group room rate, special rates on cabins, some pet friendly.  Call 800-ATA-PARK for reservations, ask for Golden Buckeye Chess Tournament room block (code GBCT2141).  Reserve early to ensure room on site, other hotels are 30 minutes away.

2 Sections Open, U1800.   Held concurrently with Golden Buckeye Senior Open, seniors may enter either, see separate TLA.

Format: 5 round Swiss, G/75, d10.  One ½-point bye rounds 1-4, commit by end of round 2.  Sets provided, please bring clocks!  Optional Friday evening blitz, details below.  Bonfire social Saturday evening, weather permitting.

Prizes: Trophies to top players in each section, drawings for Ohio State Park gift certificates good towards lodging, gift shop or restaurant purchases at this event or elsewhere.

Entry Fee: $50 paid by 9/15, then $60.  Enter online (check or credit card) or on site (no checks). Refund less $5 admin fee if withdraw by noon 9/19, then 50% until end of registration.

Schedule: Registration Sat 9-9:45am, rounds 10-2:15-6:30; Sunday 9:30-1:30.  Bonfire social Saturday evening, weather permitting.  Side blitz tournament Friday evening, G5 d/2, register on site by 7:45pm, round 1 8pm.  Entry fee $15, 60-70% paid out as prizes; pairings & rounds at TD discretion.

Side Event: Bring an interesting set or other chess item to display on Saturday.  4 Categories: Staunton, Figurine/Theme, Miniature/Travel, and Other.  Held in conjunction with the Golden Buckeye, free entry on site, category self-selected, multiple entries allowed per player.  Top prize in each category as voted by players in both events is a state park gift certificate.  Previous winning items not eligible for prizes but may display.  “Other” may include boards, clocks, artwork, posters, pins, apparel, magazines, books… anything chess aficionados would find interesting!

On line Registration Here or see website for link.  Flyer at www.neilley.com/chess.  

More Info: Grant Neilley, Click here to show mail address (preferred) or 614-314-1102.