6th annual World Open Women’s Championship
June 23-25, 2017
Marriott Hotel Downtown, Philadelphia
$2000 GUARANTEED PRIZES
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). Open to all females. $2000 guaranteed prizes.
In 2 sections.
Open Section,
open to all. $400-200-100, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, Under 1900/Unr $240,
Under 1700/Unr $220.
Under 1500 Section:
$280-140-70, Under 1300 (no Unr) $160, Under 1100 (no Unr) $140.
Entry fee: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/21, $92 mailed by 6/12, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize.
Late registration ends 6 pm 6/23, rounds begin Fri 7
pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes
(limit 1 bye if under 1700 in Open or under 1100 in U1500), must commit before
rd. 2.
Special USCF dues: see World Open.
Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).