NORTHEAST OPEN
June 20-22 or 21-22, 2003 - Stamford, Connecticut
(Less
than an hour from NYC by rail! - trains run frequently)
June 20-22 or 21-22
GPP: 30
Connecticut
NORTHEAST OPEN. 5SS, G/150 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Holiday Inn
Select, 700 Main St, Stamford CT 06901. Downtown hotel, free parking, indoor
pool- many restaurants, theatres & stores within walking distance. Free
shuttle from train station; trains to NYC, Westchester & other CT locations run
frequently.
$$ 10,000 PRIZE FUND BASED ON 180 ENTRIES.
Else in proportion; minimum guarantee $6000 (60% of each prize).
In 4 sections:
Open Section: $1200-600-400-300, top 2200-2399/Unr $500-250, top Under 2200 $500-250.
Under 2000 Section: $800-400-300-200, top Under 1800 $500-250.
Under 1600/Unr Section: $700-450-300-200, top Under 1400 $400-200, no unrated may win over $300.
Under 1200/Unr Section: $500-300-200-100, top Under 1000 $200, no unrated may win over $100.
Entry fee: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 6/12, all $85 online at chesstour.com by 6/18, $95 at site. No phone entries. No checks at site, credit cards OK.
Special entry fee: $40 less to unrated. $30 less to rated juniors under 18. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. CSCA members may deduct $3 from mailed entry only.
3-day schedule:
Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm.
2-day schedule:
Reg. ends Sat 11:30 am, rds. Sat 12 noon, 3 pm & 6 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm.
All:
Half point byes available all rounds; rds 3-5 must commit before rd 2.
Hotel rates: $79 for 1-4 in room, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 6/6 or rate may increase.
Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Entries: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. www.chesstour.com.