5th Annual Chesapeake Open GPP:30

January 11-13, 2013

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Championship, U2000, U1800, U1600: 5SS, Rnd 1 Game/90+inc/30, Rnds 2-5 30/90, SD/30 inc/30 from move 1, (Two day schedule: Rnds 1-2 Game/45 inc/30)
U1400 and U1100: 5SS, Game/120 d/5, (Two day schedule: Rnds 1-2 Game/60 d/5)

How to set common chess clocks for increment

Playing Site: Marriott Washingtonian, 9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

We aim to create a pleasant environment for playing chess. Check out some of the unique characteristics of this tournament.

Tournament Features

• 30" increment time control in the top four sections → No more clock smashing scrambles at the end of the game.
• Score-based prizes → See the advantages below.
• NEW Additional 1st place prizes in each section, added to your score prize→ More prize money
• Clocks provided in the Championship section → All you need to do is show up.
• Minimum 1800 rating to play in the Championship section → Less mismatch games.
• Sets and board provided for everyone→ No more carrying around pieces and a board, just bring a clock.
• Free Sunday morning Continental breakfast → Relax, have some coffee and a danish before you start your game.
• Texting of pairings to your cell phone available (see Dec. 2011 Chess Life) → No rush at the pairing chart before the round
• Free parking → Don't worry about where you have to park your car.
• $75/night room rate → Relax and stay at the tournament hotel. $10 EF discount if staying at hotel. Reserve a room.
  
• Shorter time controls in lower sections → Less waiting around between rounds.

Prizes

This tournament will pay prizes based solely on your final score. All the prizes are guaranteed. If the total pay out in the Open section is less than $1500, extra money will be added to the pay out of the top score group to bring the total to $1500.

Advantages over place-based scoring

Less Waiting

Your score determines your prize. Once you finish your last game, you can receive a check.

Less Uncertainty

Your prize does not get lowered if others tie with you. For example, if there are two 5-0 players, both receive the full amount for 5-0.

Less short draws

The total payout is always higher when games are decisive.

Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1400, $400 U1600. Balance goes to player(s) with same score or is divided among players in next lower score group.

Results of Previous Tournaments with Score-based Prizes

Results from 2008 Chesapeake Open
Results from 2009 Chesapeake Open
Results from 2011 Chesapeake Open
Results from 2011 Potomac Open
Results from the 2012 Chesapeake Open
Results from the 2012 Potomac Open

Entrance Fees

Early (online or mail by 12/31) $95
Regular (online or mail by 1/8) $100
Late (online by 1/10) $105
At-the-door (cash or credit card) $110. We'll be using Square to process credit cards. We'll also be trying our Square's Card Case app. If you have a Android or an iOS phone install and setup the Card Case app and at-the-door registration will be a breeze. Read about Card Case at Wired, Slate Magazine, and USA Today.

Special Entrance Fees

Under 1100 and Under 1400 section: all entrance fees $35 less.
Free early entrance to GMs. $50 will be subtracted from any prizes.
$45 discount EF for IMs. $20 will be subtracted from any prizes.
$10 discount if staying at hotel.

The current preregistations are  here (updated 1/8)

Mailed registrations should include name, section, schedule(2-day or 3-day).

Hotel Rates: $95,

Reserve a room.
So make your reservations early. Phone
Limited number of free Saturday night rooms for GMs.

Free Parking for Everyone!