2024 Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Open

May 4th - May 5th, 2024

AIMS @ UNM

933 Bradbury Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

 

Sections:

• Championship (1600+): USCF Rated, 5 Round Swiss, g/90+10
  • Entry Fee: $50 by April 4th, $60 by May 3rd, $70 on May 4th
• Under 1800: USCF Rated, 5 Round Swiss, g/75+10
  • Entry Fee: $40 by April 4th, $50 by May 3rd, $60 on May 4th
• Under 1200: USCF Rated, 5 Round Swiss, g/60d5
  • Entry Fee: $30 by April 4th, $40 by May 3rd, $50 on May 4th
• Under 600: USCF Rated, 5 Round Swiss, g/30d5
  • Entry Fee: $20 by April 4th, $30 by May 3rd, $40 on May 4th

 

Prizes: ($2000 in guaranteed prize money)

• Championship (1600+): 1st - $450, 2nd - $225, U1900 - $100
• Under 1800: 1st - $350, 2nd - $175, U1500 - $75
• Under 1200: 1st - $250, 2nd - $125, U900 - $50
• Under 600: 1st - $150, 2nd - $75

 

Schedule:

Championship and Under 1800 Sections -

May 4th -

• Round 1: 9am
• Round 2: 1:30pm
• Round 3: 5:30pm

May 5th -

• Round 4: 9am
• Round 5: 1:30pm

Under 1200 Section -

May 4th -

• Round 1: 9am
• Round 2: 12:30pm
• Round 3: 3:30pm

May 5th -

• Round 4: 9am
• Round 5: 12:30pm

Under 600 Section -

May 4th -

• Round 1: 9am
• Round 2: 10:30pm
• Round 3: 12:30pm
• Round 4: 2pm
• Round 5: 3:30pm

 

Special Notes:

 

200-Point Rule: Must be within 200 points of next section to play up. Players may use the following to qualify. No exceptions:

- current published rating

- recent supplement rating

- live rating

 

Byes: Up to 2 optional half-point byes may be requested BEFORE round 1. All byes requested during the event are zero points.

 

Unrated players: Unrated players may play in u600 or u1200 sections and are eligible for half the prize amounts awarded. Unrated players are not eligible for class prizes (under prizes).

 

Spectators: No spectators are allowed in playing areas when the games have begun for the day. A designated spectator area will be available.

 

Electronic Devices: Please read NMCO's Electronic Device Policy at nmchess.org/rules