Time control:  4SS G/60; d5.  USCF Regular Rated. 

Location:  St. John United Church - Christ, 1475 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067.  We will be in the basement.

 

One section:  Open; Accelerated or decelerated pairings at TD discretion.  Sorry, we do not accept junior player rated under 900; published USCF Regular Rating determines eligibility.  

 

Entry fee:  $20 by 6/26, $25 after, $30 on-site.  

 

Schedule: Check-in and registration 9:00 - 9:30 am, first round 9:45 am, last round ends roughly 7:30 pm.  Players must check in by 9:30; players who arrive late will receive a half-point bye in the first round.  You may take a half-point bye in any round but the last.  

 

On-site entries:  If space is available, on-site entries are taken on as first-come, first serve basis starting at 9:00 am.  On site entry-fee is $30, cash only.

 

Prize:  Top 2 players - $100 and $80, based on a min. of 20 players.  Top U1800, U1600, and U1400 cash prizes are available.  

 

Other information:  Bring boards and sets, limited number provided.  Bring digital clocks, limit 50 players