When: Sep 2 - 4, 2023

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, Az, 85210

Format: 6-round Swiss System

Time Controls:
     3-day Schedule: G/90+30 all rounds
     2-day Schedule: G/45+10 rds 1-3, G/90+30 rds 4-6

Four Sections: Premier (1800+),
                          U1800 (1400 – 1799),
                          U1400 (1000 - 1399),
                          U1000 (UNR - 999)
                          Players rated 1700-1799 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $40.
                          Players within 100pts of rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $20.

Important:

• USCF regular ratings apply for all sections.
• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at registration or on site)
• September 2023 US Chess ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility.
  Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
  eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
• A maximum of three half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later
  than 30 minutes before the round starts. Round 5 and Round 6 half-point byes must be requested
  before the start of Round 3 and may not be canceled after Round 3 starts.
• Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for tournament play. 

 

Prizes: $5000 Total Prize Fund (based on 100 entries):
       Premier: $1000/$500/$250, Top U2000: $125, Top Female: $125
       U1800 : $750/$375/$200, Top U1600: $100, Top Female: $100
       U1400 : $450/$250/$100, Top U1200: $50, Top Female: $50
       U1000 : $300/$150/$75, Top U800: $25, Top Female: $25

Schedule:
     3-Day Rounds: 9am & 4pm, Sat, Sun, & Mon
     2-Day Rounds:
          Sun: Rd1 9:00am. Rd2 11:15am, Rd3 1:30pm , Rd4* 4:00pm
          Mon: Rd5 9:00am, Rd6 4:00pm
          *Merge with 3-day Schedule

Entry Fees:
     Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM
     ($100EF deducted from prizes.)
     Premier Section: $100 by Aug 19, $110 by Sep 1, $135 on site
     U1800 Section: $85 by Aug 19, $95 by Sep 1, $120 on site
     U1400 Section: $70 by Aug 19, $80 by Sep 1, $105 on site
     U1000 Section: $55 by Aug 19, $65 by Sep 1, $90 on site

     $40 fee to re-enter for 2-day schedule (must be by 8:15am Sun)

Online Registration: 9th Annual Phoenix Open Registration
     3-day Schedule: until midnight MST Fri, Sep 1
     2-day Schedule: until midnight MST Sat, Sep 2
On-site registration:
     3-day: Sat, Sep 2 7:00am - 8:15am
     2-day: Sat, Sep 2, 7:00am to Sun, Sep 3 8:15am
     Re-entry for 2-day: Until 8:15am, Sun Sep 3. ($40 fee)
     Late entrants accepted with 1/2-pt bye in Rnd 1

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, Az, 85210
Group rate: $105/night + tax for single or double occupancy. $15/night for each additional adult. Free parking and internet.
Reservations: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa or call (480) 833-5555 Group code: "BC2"

Limited number of rooms available through August 19, 2023. No guarantee of rates or availability after that date.
If the group rate is unavailable, contact us at unitychess@gmail.com and we'll see if we can help.

Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time.
                 All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.

Contact: unitychess@gmail.com