Open Tournaments

7th annual Indianapolis Open. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5), 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. $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800, Under 2200/Unr $700. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1900 (no unr)$500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1300 (no unr) $400. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100, trophies to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unr. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/8, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 8/14, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/14 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)at site. GMs, IMs or WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section entry fee: all $50 less than above. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577 (www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
 

Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)