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12th Annual Indianapolis Open

Event

When:
Friday, August 25, 2017 - Sunday, August 27, 2017
Where:
Indianapolis, IN,
Category:
Open Tournaments

Description

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG 25-27 OR 26-27, INDIANA
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (enhanced)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), Indianapolis IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$14,000 guaranteed prize fund.  In 4 sections. Open: Open to all; EF $50 more if U1800/Unr. Prizes $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $800-400. Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1800 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1400 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1600, or $500 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2.  Top 3 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 8/23, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/16, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.  Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $103-103, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.


Venue

Location:
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport
City:
Indianapolis, IN