9th annual
WORLD OPEN ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP
June 30, 2021
$3000 projected prizes, $1500 minimum guaranteed
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
World Open Action Championship. 5SS, G/30 d5, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open for rates & parking info). Masks required, spectators may be restricted, no eating in tournament room.
In
2 sections with $3000 projected prizes based on 55 entries. else raised or
lowered in proportion with 50% each prize minimum guaranteed:
Open, open to all. $600-400-200,
2000-2199 $200-100, U2000/Unr $200-100.
Under 1800/Unr: $400-200-100, top U1600 (no Unr)
$180-90, top U1400 (no Unr) $150-80.
If current USCF Online Regular rating is 50 or more
points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $100.
Entry fee: $73 online at
chessaction.com by 6/28, $90 online by 6/30 9 am or at site.
GMs $70 from prize.
Reg. ends 10 am 6/30, rounds 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00.
Half point bye OK any round, limit 1 bye, must commit before rd
2.
Special USCF dues:
see World Open.
$15 service charge for refunds.
Entries posted at
chessaction.com (click "entry list" after entering).
Awards: If not claimed at site, paid electronically through
Zelle or Paypal.
Bring set, board, clock if
possible- none supplied.