The Louisiana Chess Association and ChessNOLA invite you to the Paul Morphy Open! This year's tournament will be hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn in New Orleans, LA and will offer 5 rounds of classical chess over two or three days. Players may compete in one of three available divisions. USCF and LCA membership required (for LA players), all ages are welcome!
Tournament details: Five rounds, three sections, swiss system, G/90;i30, USCF and FIDE (open section) classical-rated tournament with two or three day schedule options. 2 day schedule players will play g25; d10 in round 1 before merging for round 2.
Prize fund: $5,000 fund b/100 with 50% guaranteed.
Open Section Prizes:
1st Place - $1500
2nd Place - $750
3rd Place - $375
4th Place - $175
U2000 Class Prizes - $300, $150
U1800 Section Prizes:
1st Place - $600
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $150
U1400 Section Prizes:
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Date: June 14-16, 2024.
3 Day Schedule: Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 1pm and 6pm, Sunday at 9:30am and 2:30pm
2 Day Schedule: Saturday at 10am, merge for round 2 at 1pm, see remaining schedule above.
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center 1001 S Peters St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Chess Rate: $119 per night at the Hilton Garden Inn for Friday night and Saturday night 6/14-6/15. To request the chess rate, please use the following link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/msygigi-92p-89ca18e5-352e-4378/
Entry fee: $95 entry fee if purchased by 5/14. $105 if purchased by 6/13, $125 on 6/14 or 6/15 for 2-day schedule. On-site registration will end 90 minutes before the first round.
Eligibility: Capacity limited to first 125 players, please pre-register to guarantee your slot. Current USCF membership required. LCA membership required for Louisiana players and can be purchased or renewed on-site if necessary. LCA dues are $15 for adults, $10 - seniors over 65, $5 for juniors under 18 and $25 for family members (1 or 2 adults plus minor children) in one household; Louisiana residents not joining the LCA for 2023-24 may pay a $5 single-event fee.
Byes: Two half-point byes available upon request. No requests may be made after the start of round three, other than for emergency situations.
Contact: Email nickmatta13@gmail.com, chessnola@gmail.com or call 504-357-1540. with questions. Please no phone calls on the first day of the tournament, email preferred.
Side events: USCF-rated scholastic chess tournament available on Friday before the beginning of Round 1 of the 3 day schedule. For more information and registration options: https://www.kingregistration.com/entrylist/morphyscholastic