US Chess Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
5 round Swiss, G/90 d10. Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all females. Prizes based on 25 entries, else raised or lowered in proportion, with 50% each prize minimum guaranteed.
Masks required, spectators may be restricted, no eating in tournamernt room.
Projected prizes: $700-500-300, top Under 2000 $250, Under 1700/Unr $200, Under 1400 $150; plaques to Under 1200/Unr, Under 900. If current Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over prize maximum, prize limit $100.
Entry fee: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/26, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 6/28. WGMs & WIMs free; $80 from prize.
Schedule:
Monday 10 am, 2 pm & 6 pm, Tuesday 10 am & 2 pm.
Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes
(limit 1 bye if under 1400), must commit before
rd. 2.
Special USCF dues:
see World Open.
Awards: If not claimed at site, paid electronically through
Zelle or Paypal.
JUNE official USCF ratings used.
Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (click "entry list" after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.