36th annual

NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS

Nov 25-27 or 26-27, 2005 - Wyndham Hotel, Philadelphia
$30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND, 37 TROPHIES, US CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

An American Classic
A Heritage Event
A US Championship Qualifier

Nov 25-27 or 26-27                                       Pennsylvania
          ChessCafe.com Grand Prix Points: 120
36th annual National Chess Congress. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60). Trophy sections: 11/26-27 only, G/60. Wyndham Hotel at Franklin Plaza, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 11 sections.
 

TOP 7 SECTIONS:

Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-500-300, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE rated. Top 2 US players not already qualified qualify for US Championship; optional qualifier fee $75.

Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200.

Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200.

Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200.

Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200.

Under 1400: $1700-800-500-300-200.

Under 1200: $1000-500-300-200-100.

Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/17, all $106              ONLINE at chesstour.com by 11/22, $115 phoned by 11/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Under 1200 Section, $20 less. GMs $100 from prize. Re-entry (except Premier) $60.

3-day late entry ends Fri 11 am, rounds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 12 & 7, Sun 10 & 4:30.
2-day late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds Sat 10, 1, 4, and 7, Sun 10 & 4:30.
 

TROPHY SECTIONS:

Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated: Trophies to top 8 each section.

Entry fee: $29 mailed by 11/17, $28 ONLINE at chesstour.com by 11/22, $35 phoned by 11/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK.

Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rds 10-1-4, 10-1-4:30.

ALL SECTIONS:

Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues.
Half point byes OK all rounds; Premier must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4.

Hotel rates: $87-87-87-87, click the following link:

http://www.wyndham.com/groupevents/485ContinentalChess/main.wnt

or call 1-800-WYNDHAM (996-3426).  Reserve by 11/11 or rate may increase. 
 
Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.

Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied!

Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $5 charge for refunds.
More info: www.chesstour.com, www.ccaguide.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com (last post 11/24).