2nd annual
WORLD OPEN SENIOR AMATEUR

JUNE 25-27, 2009
$2000 PROJECTED PRIZES

June 25-27. 2nd annual World Open Senior Amateur. 5 round Swiss, 40/2, SD/1, Valley Forge Convention Plaza (see World Open). Open to all born before 6/28/60 and rated under 2010 or unrated.

Prizes $2000 based on 35 entries, else in proportion except $1000 minimum guaranteed:

Top places: $500-250-125. 
Under 1810: $300-150.
Under 1610/Unr: $250-125.
Under 1410: $200-100. 

Entry fee: $68 mailed by 6/16, $70 online at chesstour.com by 6/23, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/23, $80 at site.

Late registration ends 6:30 pm 6/25, rounds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.

Half point byes: OK all, limit 2 byes if 1810/over, limit 1 bye otherwise, must commit before rd 2.

Special USCF dues if paid with entry, including monthly Chess Life: $30 online at chesstour.com, $40 if mailed, phoned, or paid at site. 

Hotel rates: Scanticon or Radisson $99-99, 888-267-1500, 610-337-2000, ask for chess rate, rooms may sell out about May 25.  If Scanticon and Radisson are sold out, backup hotel is Dolce (formerly Hilton), $99-99, 610-337-1200, ask for chess rate.