Southern California Open

6 Round Swiss, 3 day is G/100 +30 increment, or for 2 day option, first 3 games are G/45, d/5, then merges in round 4 on Sunday at 4:30. Open and U2200 Sections are FIDE rated except for the 2 day schedule. Prizes: $$20,000 Guaranteed, Open Section: 1st $2,400, 2nd $1,600, 3rd $1,200, 4th $900, 5th $600, 6th $500, 7th $400; BU2300 $1,000, 2nd U2300 $600. Next 4 sections: U2200, U2000, U1800 and U1600 prizes are all $1,000-600-400-200. U1400 Section: $600-400-200-100. U1200 Section: $400-200-100. Registration: 3-day: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday; 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Rounds: 3-day: 10 AM and 4 PM on Sat, 10 AM and 4:30 PM on Sunday; 10 AM and 4 PM on Monday. 2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Sunday, then 10 AM and 4 PM on Monday.  Entry Fee: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 7/31, or $100 by 8/22, $120 after 8/22 and $140 if you pay at the door. Only $75 if U1200 and playing in that section. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs all play for free but $100 deducted from any prize winnings, must register by 8/28, email chucnglo@aol.com or call Chuck Ensey at 858-432-8006. Ratings based on September Supplement. Unrated players are not eligible for any cash prizes, book prize for Best Unrated in each section. Provisional players (less than 25 games) can win only 50% of any prize, the balance goes the remaining prize winners. Re-entry fee from 3-day to 2-day is $75, must be U2300. $15 charge for refunds before playing a game. Mail entries to SDCC, PO Box 120162 San Diego CA 92112, or enter online at www.scchess.com. SCCF membership required for all So. Cal. residents ($20). Two half point byes OK in rounds 1 - 5, must request at least one hour before round starts; last round byes are okay but must be requested before the start of round 3 and are irrevocable. 3 half point byes allowed if age 67 or older. Info: Call Chuck Ensey 858-432-8006. $25 fine for forfeits at TD discretion. No cells phones please, their use can lead to fines or loss of game. Hotel: Special rate of $189 (regular rate is $249) if booked by 8/03/21, call 1-619-221-1900 or book online using group code SDC. See www.marriott.com/sanal. Please book early as this is a small hotel with only 200 rooms and they always sell out quickly. This hotel is the home of the Dreaming King Open in January. Lots of restaurants near by and a large grassy park to relax in.