2009 Vermont Resort Open chess

July 31-Aug 2 or Aug 1-2 Vermont
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
20th annual Vermont Resort Open. 5 SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Stratton Mountain Inn, Middle Ridge Rd (take Stratton Mountain Rd from center of Bondville), Stratton Mountain, VT 05155. Bondville is 13 miles SE of Manchester, VT or Rt 30; under 2 hours from Albany, NY or Springfield, MA). $3,000 guaranteed prizes.

In 3 sections.
Open Section: $500-300-200, top Under 2100/Unr $230-130. FIDE rated.
Under 1900 Section: $320-160-100, top Under 1700 $200-100.
Under 1500 Section: $300-150-80, top Under 1300 $160-80.
Unrated may not win over $100 in U1500 or $200 in U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line.

Entry fee: 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 7/23, all $75 online at chesstour.com by 7/29, $80 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/29 (entry only, no questions), $85 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK.

FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in Under 1500 Section! 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 $40, not available in Open section. GMs free; $60 deducted from prize.

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

Hotel rates: $79 single or twin, 1-800-787-2886, 802-297-2500, reserve as soon as possible 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, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. No smoking. Questions: 845-496-9658, http://www.chesstour.com/. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP (World Chess Live Junior Grand Prix Points available).