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SUMMARY:Continental Chess Event: 51st Annual 2023 World Open - $200\,000 Prizes (Philadelphia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:51st annual WORLD OPEN (top 6 sections) \n\n\n\nJune 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4\, 2023   \n\n\n\nUnder 2200 through Under 1400 Sections\, June 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 (4-day option\, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option. rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). U2200 and U2000 40/90 games are FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUnder 1200 and Under 1000 Sections: see June 23-25.RATINGS: June FIDE ratings are used for the Open Sction\, and July official USCF ratings for Under 2200 through Under 1400. Unofficial or Regular Online uschess.org ratings are usually used if otherwise unrated. Players must disclose foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. Over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, 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. Click here for further details. \n\n\n\nOpen Section: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500\, 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 7/4 for title & bonus prize.Under 2200 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 2000 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1800 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1600 Section: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1500 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1400 Section: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1300 (no unr) $1600-800.Under 1200 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming SoonUnder 1000 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming Soon \n\n\n\nPrize limits:                 1) If any post-event Regular OTB or Regular Online rating posted 6/28/22-6/28/23 or current Regular Online rating is more than 40 points over section maximum\, prize limit $1000. 2) Under 26 lifetime OTB regular rated games as of July 2023 official list cannot win over $2000 in U1400\, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 2023 official list not counted toward 26 game total.3) Unrated limits U1400 $500\, U1600 $600\, U1800 $800\, U2000 $1000\, U2200 $1500. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.  Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score in Open through Under 1400: $2400-1200-700-500-300. 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 $300. \n\n\n\nEntry fee: Online at chessaction.com: $318 by 5/15\, $328 by 6/26\, $350 online or at site until 1.5 hours before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK.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 $100 more if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE (see peakrating.us). \n\n\n\nSeniors 65/up: all entry fees $100 less in U1400 or above sections.No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160\, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29.Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $40\, Young Adult $25\, Youth $18. \n\n\n\n      5-day schedule (Open to U1400): 6/30 7 pm\, 7/1-2 11 am & 6 pm. 7/3-4 10 am & 5 pm.. .               4-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/1 11\, 2:30 & 6. merges with 5-day 7/1 6 pm.      3-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/2 11\, 1:30\, 3:30\, 6 & 8:30\, merges with 5-day 7/3 10 am.        \n\n\n\nCellphone\, 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 score sheets are allowed.Hotel rates: $143 single or double\, $163 3 in room. 50 free rollaway beds available; if taken\, rollaways are $30/day. Under 18 free in parents room using  existing bedding. Reserve early\, the chess block may sell out by early June. Reservation link will be posted soon at chessevents.us.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\, about $25.day Monday through Friday\, $10/day Saturday and Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $45/day.  \n\n\n\nGUARANTEED PRIZES: $208\,000 in top 6 sections(See June 23-25 for two lower sections with $17\,000 guaranteed prizes)9 rounds at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 North 17th St\, Philadelphia PA 19103FREE MORNING LECTURES by GM Sam Palatnik\, starting 8:45 am June 24-25 and July 1-4\, also afternoon lectures on these dates if space permits  US Chess Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)  Open Section\, June 30-July 4 only: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30. FIDE rated\, GM & IM norms possible.FIDE now requires at least one Swiss System (at least 40 players) norm to obtain a title. \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEntry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds.  \n\n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US.Entries posted at chessaction.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-world-open-200000-prizes-philadelphia-pa/
ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess "PIZZA & PAWNS" G/10 @ Papa Gino's (East Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Located on Border of East Providence\, RI / Seekonk\, MA – Sponsored by Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, JULY 8\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLocation: Papa Gino’s                80 Highland Ave                East Providence\, RI 02914 \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/10; d5 – 5 Rounds. 10 Min Games\, 5 Second Delay.Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Rounds will run continuously afterward \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 40 Players\, Please Register Early \n\n\n\nEF: $12 Advance Entry. $5 more at door if space is available\, Limit 40 Players \n\n\n\nSECTIONS * OPEN (One Section Only) \n\n\n\nPRIZES : $200 /20 Paid Entries* 1st = $100\, 1st Place Trophy* 2nd = $50* Top U1500 Prize = $50 \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Site is in East Providence\, R.I.; but less than 1/4 mile from R.I. / MA Border with Seekonk\, Massachusetts * USCF Required. This is rated as a “Quick Rated” Event\, It will not affect your regular rating* USCF Regular and Quick Ratings will be used for pairing purposes (The higher of the 2 ratings will be used)* Tournament is limited to 40 Players\, please register early* ALL Ages are welcome to play in Tournament* On-Site Entry $5 more if space available\, $17 cash only if tickets are not “sold out”* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuous. Finish around 1:30-2:00 PM* There will be a short break for lunch after round 2-3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants* This event has been approved by the Ocean State Chess Board of Directors* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/pizza-pawns-g-10-papa-ginos-east-providence-ri/
LOCATION:Papa Gino’s East Providence\, R.I.\, 80 Highland Ave\, East Providence\, R.I.\, 02914
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:Continental Chess Event: 53rd Annual CONTINENTAL OPEN - $30\,000 Prizes (Marlborough\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel\,                 181 Boston Post Road W\,                 Marlborough MA 01752.  \n\n\n\nFree parking. \n\n\n\n7 round Swiss in 7 sections. \n\n\n\n$30\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES \n\n\n\nUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (enhanced) \n\n\n\nTOP 5 SECTIONS\, JULY 13-16 OR 14-16: 40/80\, SD/30\, d30 (3-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10). \n\n\n\nPREMIER SECTION\, open to 2000/up (see peakrating.us). Prizes $3000-1500-800-400-300\, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $1300-700. FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUNDER 2100\, UNDER 1900\, UNDER 1700 SECTIONS: Prizes each section $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2100 is FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUNDER 1500 SECTION: Prizes $1400-800-400-300-200. \n\n\n\nUNDER 1300 AND UNDER 1100 SECTIONS\, JULY 15-16: G/60\, d10.UNDER 1300 SECTION: Prizes $1400-800-400-300-200.UNDER 1100 SECTION: Prizes $800-500-300-200-100. \n\n\n\nMIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:$1000-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2..   \n\n\n\nPrize limits:  1) If Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over section or prize maximum\, prize limit $400. 2) Unrated limits $100 in U1100\, $200  U1300\, $300 U1500\, $400 U1700\, $500 U1900\, $600 U2100. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used. Unofficial or Online Regular USCF ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. \n\n\n\nTop 6 sectons entry fee: $158 online by 7/11\, $180 online or at site until 1 hour before  round 1 GMs free; $150 from prize.Under 1100 section entry fee: all $60 less. \n\n\n\nNo checks at site\, credit cards OK.Online EF $5 less to MACA members; join at masschess.org. \n\n\n\nSpecial 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com\, Adult $40\, Young Adult $25\, Youth $18.  \n\n\n\nRe-entry: $80\, no Premier to Premier. U1100 to U1100 $40. \n\n\n\n4-day schedule (Premier to U1500): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm\, Rds.Thu 7 pm\, Fri 11 am & 5 pm\, Sat-Sun 10 am & 4 pm. \n\n\n\n3-day schedule (Premier to U1500): Reg. ends Fri 10 am\, Rds. Fri 11\, 2 & 5\, merges with 4-day at 5 pm. \n\n\n\n2-day schedule (U1300\, U1100): Reg. ends Sat 9 am\, rds. Sat 10 am\, 1 pm\, 4 pm & 7 pm\, Sun 10 am\, 1 pm & 4 pm. \n\n\n\n4-day & 3-day schedules merge and compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all\, limit 2\, must commit by rd 3. \n\n\n\nHotel rates: $129-129\, includes hot breakfast\, link will be posed at chessevents.us or call 508-460-0700\, reserve by 6/29 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION LINK:  http://www.chesstour.com/cono23.htm
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-chess-event-53rd-annual-continental-open-marlborough-ma-30000-prizes/
ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess "Summer Scholastic" at Papa Gino's (West Warwick\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Location: PAPA GINO’S                 700 E Greenwich Ave                West Warwick\, RI 02893* Note: This is on Bald Hill Road area of Warwick\, just down the street from Showcase Cinema’s \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward \n\n\n\n\nEvent is limited to 40 Players (Must be a student\, under age 18)  \n\n\n\n\n        SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12* U1200 (High Level) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U900 (Intermediate Level) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 (Novice Level) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF Required = Trophies for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd  \n\n\n\nEF: Only $20 in advance for all advance entries\, limited to 40 participants.On-site entry day of event is $25 Cash (If room available)Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section. \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $20 registration. Tournament is Free!Register below for either U600 or U900 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* limited to 40 players\, so please register as soon as possible* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuously* Most Sections will Finish around 1:00-1:30 PM\, U1200 Section by 2:00-2:30 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 12:00 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess in advance with reason why* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $5 extra\, $25 Cash only if tickets are not “sold out”* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS”
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ocean-state-chess-summer-scholastic-at-papa-ginos-west-warwick-ri/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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