23rd annual
VERMONT RESORT OPEN

April 27-29 or 28-29, 2012
GMs and IMs free ($60 from prize)

New site! Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, near intersection US-4 and US-7
Vermont's most upscale Holiday Inn - free parking, free wireless, heated pool, exercise room
Free shuttle to Amtrak, bus terminal, or Rutland Airport
Restaurants within easy walking distance

April 27-29 or 28-29                                                                              Vermont
                                Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
23rd annual Vermont Resort Open. 5 SS, 30/90, SD/1. d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d/5), Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, 476 Holiday Drive (near intersection US-4 & US-7), Rutland VT 05701.  

$2000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED.

In 3 sections. Choice of 3-day or 2-day schedule; both merge after round 2 and compete for same prizes.

Open Section: $400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $220-110. 
Under 1810 Section: $300-150-80, top Under 1610 (no unr) $160-80, unrated limit $150. 
Under 1410 Section: $100-50, trophies to first 3, top Under 1210, Under 1010, Under 810, Unrated.

Top 2 sections entry fee: 3-day $68, 2-day $67 if check mailed by 4/20, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 4/25, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/25 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No credit card mailed entries. GMs & IMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Re-entry $40, not available in Open.

Under 1410 Section entry fee: 3-day $28, 2-day $27 if check mailed by 4/20, all $29 online at chesstour.com by 4/25, $35 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/25 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No credit card mailed entries. Re-entry $30.

Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.

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

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15.
Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2.

Hotel rates: $89-89, 802-775-1911, reserve by 4/13 or rate may increase.
Room sharing: post at www.ccaforum.com.

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

Entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds.  Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.  Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix Points available.

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