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Format:  4-SS (no eliminations).  Accelerated Pairings used if appropriate.     

Time Control:  G/45; +15.   

Registration:  8:30 - 9:15.    

Rounds: 9:30 - 12:00 - 2:15 - 4:30.

Players who register in advance do not need to arrive early.

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:

All players aged 14 and below have the option of registering as amateurs if they wish to do so.

All 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 there will be a trophy presented to the top-scoring amateur.

All games will be rated by the United States Chess Federation. (Regular and Quick)
All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation. 

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EARLY BIRD PRO SPECIAL ENTRY FEE: $30 by 12:00A on 9/26

Pro Entry Fee: $35 in advance after Early Bird cut-off date or $40 at the door.    

Amateur Entry Fee: $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

   
$500 Prize Fund (b/25 Pro entries, 50% guaranteed):  

Overall:     $200 - 100.  

U1600 (Pro Unrated Eligible):      $100 - 50

U1200 (No Unrated):      $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.