3rd annual
HARTFORD OPEN and NEW ENGLAND SENIOR


SEPT 14-16 OR 15-16, 2012 (scholastics Sept 15 or 16)
SHERATON HOTEL AT BRADLEY AIRPORT

Prizes $10,000 projected, $7,500 minimum
 
Sept 14-16 or 15-16, Connecticut
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40

5 rounds, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5).
Under 1210 Section plays Sept 15-16 only, G/75, d5.
K-8 U1000 Section plays Saturday only, K-5 U800 Section Sunday only, each G/25, d5.

Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking.

Prizes $10,000 based on 150 paid entries, $7,500 (75% of each prize) minimum guaranteed.
Senior Section, Under 1210 Section, and re-entries count as 50% entries toward prize fund, scholastic sections as 25% entries.

In 8 sections.
Open Section:
$1000-500-300-200, top Under 2210 $400-200. FIDE rated.
Under 2110 Section: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1910 $400-200.
Under 1810 Section: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1610 $400-200.
Under 1510 Section: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1310 $300-150.  No unrated may win over $300.
Under 1210 Section: $200-100, trophies to first 5, top Under 1000, Unrated.  No unrated may win over $100.

New England Senior:
Open to all born between 9/17/62. No residence requirements; trophy to top New England player. $300-150-100, top Under 2010 $180, Under 1810 $170, Under 1610/Unr $150.

K-8 Under 1000: Trophies to first 5 players, first 3 teams of 3, top Under 800, Under 600, Under 400, Unrated.
K-5 Under 800: Trophies to first 5 players, first 3 teams of 3, top Under 600, Under 400, Under 200, Unrated.

Open, Under 2110, Under 1810, U1510 e
ntry fee: 3-day $98, 2-day $97 if check mailed by 9/5, all $95 online at chesstour.com by 9/11, $100 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/11 (entry only, no questions), $110 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game. 

Under 1210 or Senior entry fee: 3-day $48, 2-day $47 if check mailed by 9/5, all $45 online at chesstour.com by 9/11, $50 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/11 (entry only, no questions), $60 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game.

K-8 Under 1000 entry fee: $23 mailed by 9/5 or online by 9/11, $30 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game.
K-5 Under 800 entry fee: $22 mailed by 9/5 or online by 9/11, $30 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game.

All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Mailed credit card entries not accepted. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 

Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry- onlineat chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:15 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:15 pm.
Under 1210 schedule:  Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 1:30 pm.
K-8 Under 1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9:30 am, rds. Sat. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm & 3:30 pm.
K-5 Under 800 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9:30 am, rds. Sun. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm & 3:30 pm.  
Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2; must commit before rd 2.

Hotel rates: $89-89, 860-627-5311; reserve by 8/31 or rate may increase.
Room sharing: If you want to share a room to save money, post this on the CCA FORUM.

US player ratings: September official rating list used.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated.
Foreign player rating info.  

Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online online through chesstour.com.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. JGP (Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix Points available.)

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