2009 Southern Open chess tournament

July 31-Aug 2 or Aug 1-2 Florida
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
17th Annual Southern Open. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, 6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (Rt 192), Kissimmee FL 34747. Free parking. $12,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 4 sections.

Open Section: $1500-700-500-300, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE rated.
Under 2100 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $700-300.
Under 1700 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1500 $700-300.
Under 1300 Section: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1100 $400-200.
Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300, $300 U1700, or $500 U2100; balance goes to next player(s) in line.

Top 3 sections entry fee: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/23, all $105 ONLINE at chesstour.com by 7/28, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/28 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize.

Under 1300 section entry fee: All $40 less.

FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED if paid with 1 year USCF dues. Unrateds who enter ONLINE can get entry fee plus one year USCF membership with Chess Life magazine for a total of $30! Please tell your friends about this great deal!

All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- ONLINE at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section.

3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. 11-2:30-6, 9-3:15.
All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2.

Hotel rates: $79-79 plus $5 resort fee, includes breakfast, 877-467-5786, 407-390-5800; reserve by 7/17 or rate may increase.

Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.

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

Ratings: AUGUST official USCF rating list used. Foreign player rating info.

Entry: Continental Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. No smoking. Questions: http://www.chesstour.com/, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. JGP (Junior Grand Prix Points available).