CHICAGO OPEN BLITZ
MAY 24, ILLINOIS (Sunday)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
Prizes now based on entries
9th annual Chicago Open Blitz. 5SS,
G/5, d0, double round, 10 games, Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). In
2 sections with prizes $2500 based on 90 paid entries, $1250 minimum guaranteed. Open Section: $400-250-150, U2300/Unr $220-110, U2100/Unr $200-100.
Under 1900/Unr Section:
$300-150-90, U1700/Unr $180-90, U1500 $120-60, U1300 $80. Entry fee: $40 by 7 pm 5/24, $50 by
10 pm
5/24. GMs free. Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10
pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. 12:30. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must
give notice before rd 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for
pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.