Open Tournaments

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SUMMER OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012

Swiss System – 3 rounds    USCF rated
Sponsored by the Southern Illinois Chess League
Time controls 30/70, then 40/60  No sudden death

Salem Community Center
416 Oglesby St., Salem, Illinois 62881

Entry fee: $15.00 in advance or at site

Prize fund  $300.00, based on 24 players
1^st $70, 2^nd $30   Classes     A,  B,  C,  D/E/Unrated   $50.00 each

Registration:  8:00 – 9:15 on Saturday, August 27, Rounds 9:30, 1:00, 5:00
ndadavies@sbcglobal.net
7358 Shaftesbury,  St. Louis,  MO  63130  cell : 314-607-2382

Inquiries :   Carl Purcell phone : 618-548-4993  email : purcellelectric@sbcglobal.net

This event features playing conditions popularized by Mark Oestreich, and used in his memorial tournament in March at this same location. We are trying to keep competitive USCF chess alive in southern/central Illinois. Please come join us!