NOTE CHANGES!
Including guaranteed prizes raised, new slower time control, new spectator
policy, early entry deadline extended from May 18 to June 2! Top 4 section
prizes available at tournament.
Philadelphia has ended Covid restrictions, so we
will have plenty of space and entries will not need to be limited!
THE CHESS RATE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT THE SHERATON.
Our backup hotell is the Sonesta, 2/5 mile away, 9 minute walk.
Regular rate is $169, but the $135 chess rate is available (see link below).
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
49th annual WORLD OPEN
July 1-5, 2-5 or 3-5, 2021
$225,000 projected prizes based on 1200 paid
entries
$150,000 (two-thirds each prize) minimum guaranteed
Projected prizes raised or lowered in proportion with
2/3 each
prize
minimum guaranteed.
GMs, IMs, WGMs, U1100 Section, Seniors, re-entries,
scholastic reduced price prize entries count as half, scholastic prize free entries
not counted.
Masks required, spectators allowed (may be restricted to top boards display
area), no eating in tournament rooms.
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)
9 rounds at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 North 17th St, Philadelphia PA 19103
TRANSPORTATION FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
In 7 sections. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or U1100 Sections.
Under
2200 and Under 2000 Section,
July 1-5 or 2-5:
40/80, SD/30 +30 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60
d10). 40/80 games are FIDE rated.
Under 1800, Under 1600, Under 1400 Sections, July 1-5 or 2-5:
40/80, SD/30 +30 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Unrated not allowed in U1400, U1600 or U1800.
Under 1100 Section, July 3-5 only: G/60 d10.
Open Section:
$20000-10000-5000-3000-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600, clear winner bonus $500, top
FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE
Under 2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on
tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/5 for title & bonus prize.
Under 2200/Unr Section:
$12000-6000-3000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000,
unrated limit $2000.
Under 2000/Unr Section: $12000-6000-3000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000.
Under 1800 Section:
$12000-6000-3000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000.
Under 1600 Section:
$10000-5000-2500-1600-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000.
Under 1400 Section:
$8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1250 $1600-800.
Under 1100/Unr Section:
$3000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300-300, top U900 (no unr) $1000-500.
Prize limits:
1) If any post-event rating posted 1/1/20-6/28/21 was more than 50 points over
section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) If current Online Regular rating is more
than 50 points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Under 26
lifetime OTB regular rated games as of July 2021 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1100, $2000 U1400,
$3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 2021 official list not
counted toward 26 game total. 4) Unrated limits $2000 in U2200, $1000 U2000,
$400 U1100. 5) Balance of any limited prize goes to next
player(s) in line.
Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500.
Entry fee
for Open through U1400 sections:
Online at
chessaction.com:
$318 by 6/2, $328 by 6/25, $350 at site until 1.5 hours before round 1, or
online until 2 hours before.
Mailed by
6/2:
5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323.
Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more than mailed by 5/18. Do not mail entry after 6/18. At site
until 1 1/2 hours before first game:
all $350; no checks, credit cards OK.
Entry fee for Greater NY Scholastics reduced fee prize winners:
U1400 & up $150 off, U1100 $100 off. Enter at chessaction.com fior the regular
price and email director@chess.us for a
$150 or $100 refund.
GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize.
IMs & WGMs in Open:
Entry fee $100 less, also $100 deducted from prize.
Open Section
entry fee $150 more if not rated 2200/over by USCF or
2100/over by
FIDE (see peakrating.us).
Under 1100 Section entry fee: all $100 less than above.
Seniors 65/up: all entry fees $100 less in U1400 or above sections.
No checks at site; credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries.
Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open.
$20 fee for switching section after 6/30.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com by 5/30, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Online after 5/30, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Youth $18. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $45, Young Adult $27, Youth $20.
5-day schedule (Open, U2200, U2000):
Thu 7 pm, Fri-Mon 10 am & 4:15 pm. Open Section plays 5-day only.
5-day
schedule (U1800, U1600, U1400): Thu 7:30 pm, Fri-Mon 10:30 am &
4:45 pm.
4-day schedule (U2200, U2000):
Fri 10, 1 & 4:15, merges with 5-day Fri 4:15 pm.
4-day schedule (U1800,
U1600, U1400):
Fri 10:30, 1:30 & 4:45, merges with 5-day Fri 4:45 pm.
3-day
schedule (U1100):
Sat-Mon 11 am, 2 pm, 5:15 pm each day.
NOTE CHANGE: The last round each day Fri-Mon is 15 minutes later than previously
announced.
5-day and 4-day schedules
merge & compete for same prizes.
Half point byes
OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before round 3.
Entries, re-entries close 1 1/2 hours before round 1.
Foreign player ratings Prizewinner tax info CCA electronic devices policies
For all tournaments, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings, if higher than USCF, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club, league, scholastic, state or province, online, etc, adjusted if appropriate, may be used at our discretion if above USCF. No rating below the latest official USCF rating, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details.
Ratings: July
official USCF ratings used for Under 2200 and below; July FIDE ratings used for Open
Section. Unofficial or Regular Online uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. Players
must reveal foreign, FIDE and other over the board ratings, and these ratings,
adjusted if necessary,
may be used if higher than USCF. See also above.
Cellphone, electronic device & anti-cheating rules: see www.devicerules.com. Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Not all electronic scorsheets are allowed.
Hotel rates:
$135 single or double, $155 3 in room. Junior suites $265-265-285, 50 free
rollaway beds available; if taken, rollaways are $30/day. Under 18 free in
parents room using existing bedding.
Hotel reservations: The $135
chess rate is no longer available at the Sheraton. This rate is available at our
backup hotel, the Sonesta, 2/5 mile away, 9 minutes walk.
BACKUP HOTEL (Sonesta): $135 chess rate
Room or travel sharing: Post a request to share on the USCF "All Things Chess" forum. If you have difficulty posting, email director@chess.us and we will post your request for you.
Parking: One block from the
Sheraton is Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring Street, currently $25.day Monday through
Friday, $9/day Saturday and Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $45/day.
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Entry:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess,
Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803.
Questions:
chesstour.com,
chesstour.info,
Director@Chess.US. $15 service charge for refunds.
Entries posted at
chessaction.com (click
"entry list" after entering).
Awards: Paid electronically
through Zelle or Paypal (may take a few weeks).
Open through U1800 prizes will also be available at site.
Bring set, board, clock
if possible- none supplied.