1st Louisburg Open

June 22, 2024

Location:  Fox Hall, 201 South Broadway, Louisburg, KS  66053

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Format:  4-SS (no eliminations).        

Time Control: G/15;d59        

Registration:  9 - 9:45.    

Rounds: 10 - 12 - 2 - 4.

One 1/2-point bye may be requested at any time up to the start of round two.

 

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All players will compete in the same section, however:

Players aged 14 and below and players without ratings have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.

Amateurs will not be eligible for cash prizes, but all games will be rated and there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.

 

Open Entry Fee: $30 by 12:00a on 6/16 or $35 thereafter.    

Amateur Entry Fee: $10 by 12:00a on 6/16 or $12 thereafter.

 

All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular only, neither Quick nor Blitz)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation. 
All Kansas residents must be members of the Kansas Chess Association.
Memberships in both of the above organizations may be purchased at the tournament.

Contact Tournament Director at r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com with any additional questions.

   
Prize Fund (b/20 Open entries):  

Overall:     $150 - 100.  

U1600:      $100 - 50

 

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Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.

and again:

Please bring sets, boards, and chess clocks if you have them. Very few will be available as loaners.

 

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Food:  Microwave available for use on site.  Ice Cream shop within easy walking distance, McDonalds, Burger King, & Casey's about a 3 minute drive away.

 

Free Parking: In lot and on street.

 

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Director will be available to play against the player who receives a bye during any round where there is an odd number of players.

Director will not paired normally, and will not be eligible for any cash prizes.

 

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Have questions?  Need additional information?  Contact Ken Sarner at r0aming.hob0@mailfence.com