2018 Bradley Winter Open — ILLINOIS CHESS TOUR

4 Round Swiss System in 2 Sections:

• Open - All players of all strengths are welcome.
• Reserve - Only available for players with Ratings 1400 & under.

Time Control:
Game 80 with 5 second delay

Schedule:
Saturday January 27th:
8:00-8:45am Registration
9:00am Round 1
12 Noon Round 2
2:45pm Round 3
5:30pm Round 4

Prizes:

Open Section
Guaranteed Place Prizes . . . 1st $240, 2nd $120, 3rd $60
Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class . . .
Expert (2000-2199) $60 & $30
Class A (1800-1999) $60 & $30
Class B (1600-1799) $60 & $30
Class C (Below 1600) $60 & $30
Upset . . . $25 (200 Point difference to qualify)

Classes may be combined if less than 3 in a class

Reserve Section
Place Prizes Guaranteed . . . 1st $90, 2nd $60
Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. . .
Class E (1000-1199) $60 & $30
Class F (Below 1000) $60 & $30
Upset . . . $25 (200 Point difference to qualify)

Classes may be combined if less than 3 in a class

Tournament Entry Fees:

• $30 if received on or before January 25th, 2018
• $40 if received after January 25th or at the door.
• Masters play free in Peoria, we appreciate their participation.

Registration:
Click to Register Online Now, or mail registration information and Payments to (payable): Bradley Winter Open, 1116 N Parkside Dr, Peoria, IL 61606. Be sure to include: Name & Address,  USCF ID number,  Your Section (Open/Reserve) if 1400 or below, Your Check, an email address, if you want confirmation of receipt. Mailed entries must be RECEIVED by end of day, January 21st.

More Information:

Byes.
A half-point byes for any round is available during pre-registration. Byes for rounds 1-3 may berequested before the second round is paired.
Remember, no prize money will be given to players who do not play the final round and fail to notify the TD of their withdrawal.

Direct any Questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 309.981.7210, This is an answeing service. Please mention the Bradley Winter Open Chess Tournament in your message.

Sets, Boards & clocks will be provided. Organizer provided equipment must be used in cases of equipment dispute. Organizer provided equipment will be discounted and on sale upon tournament completion for schools, clubs and players to purchase.

Directions to Bradley University:

From I-74 take University Street Exit (91) South. Turn Right into the Bradley campus just after passing Main Street. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.

From Downtown (or entering the city from the highways along the river), turn away from the river on Main Street. Travel up the hill and Turn Left on University Street. Turn Right immediately into the Bradley campus. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.