2nd Annual Washington International

August 6 - 11, 2013
Rockville, Maryland

9-round Swiss, 40/90, SD/30, 30/incr

Playing Site: Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, United States 20852-1699 (phone 301-468-1100)

Come play in what we believe are the best playing conditions in the US!

Last Year's Washington International

• Gata Kamsky won the 1st Washington Internationl over a very strong field (median FIDE rating of 2300) See the final standings
• Summary Article on Chessbase.com
• Player feedback was overwhelmingly positive for last year's tournament

New this Year

• Larger Prize Fund, $22,000 in A Section
• Limited number of minimum prizes for all non-US players
• Lower entrance fees
• B section with same schedule (Under 2201 USCF and Under 2200 FIDE), allowing anyone to play
• Complementary Hospitality room for everyone Monday afternoon, August 5th
• $50 discount for players over age 50 in A section
• $25 discount for FIDE Masters in A section
• Three days of only one round per day, So you can rest, play in the blitz or rapid tournament, or tour Washington DC
• Free Internet in the sleeping rooms. Reserve a room
  
• Chess.com is a tournament sponsor.
• Rapid Tournament on Saturday
• Razuvaev Chess Memorial Tournament will be held in parallel with players:

Continuing Tournament Features

• Clocks, sets and boards are provided for everyone
• Free Continental breakfast before all morning rounds
• Minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF rating to play in A section
• $99/night room rate, $50 discount on EF if staying at Hilton
• Hotel next to DC Metro stop (Twinbrook)
• Top boards will be broadcast live
• Washington International Blitz Tournament on Friday evening

Other Washington International Chess Festival Activities and Tournaments

The International is the showcase event for the chess festival but there are several other events that players with less free time can play in:

A-Section (Minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF)

$22,000 in Guaranteed Prizes

Additional Prizes of one-year Chess.com Diamond level Memberships to:

A limited number of minimum prizes are available to the first players to register in each category. Players must play all nine rounds to qualify for minimum prize.

FIDE ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. The default time for late arrival is 60 minutes but the Chief Arbiter may make exceptions in case of emergency. There is a limit of 3 1/2 point byes and you must request them before round 2.

We would like to thank the following donors for their generous support:

GM Anatoly Machulsky
GM Sam Palatnik
John D. Rockefeller V

 A secton advance entries in FIDE rating order

A-Section Entrance Fees

GMs, non-US IMs, or FIDE above 2500 - Free
Non-US FIDE rated, US IMs and WGMs, or FIDE above 2399 - $199
FIDE above 2299 - $299
FIDE above 2199 - $349
FIDE between 2100 and 2199 - $399
FIDE below 2100 and USCF above 2200 - $599
FIDE below 2100 and USCF of 2200 - $799
$50 discount on all entrance fees if staying at the Hilton
$50 discount for all players born before 8/6/1963
$25 discount for all FMs, WFMs, WIMs, and non-US WGMs
All $25 more after 6/6/2013
All $35 more after 7/21/2013
All $45 more after 8/3/2013
All $70 more at-the-door

B-Section (Under 2250 USCF and Under 2200 FIDE, FIDE rated)

Same playing conditions, schedule and location as the A section.

$4,000 in Guaranteed Prizes

USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes in the B section. The default time for late arrival is 60 minutes but the Chief Arbiter may make exceptions in case of emergency.

 B secton advance entries in USCF rating order

B-Section Entrance Fees

Early Entrance Fee - $249
$50 discount if staying at the Hilton
$20 more after 7/21/2013
$30 more after 8/3/2013
$40 more at-the-door

Registration

$50 discount for players staying at the hotel
Online registration is at http://www.washingtoninternationalchess.com
Mail Registrations to:
Maryland Chess Association
c/o Mike Regan
1827 Thornton Ridge Road
Towson, MD 21204
Mailed registrations should include name, FIDE rating, FIDE country.

Round Schedule for both Sections

August 6 (Tuesday) - August 8 (Thursday) 11am and 6pm
August 9 (Friday) - 11am
August 10 (Saturday) - 6pm
August 11 (Sunday) - 11am

Hotel Rates: $99 per night!,

Wi-Fi is included with this special rate. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early. Phone 301-468-1100.
The organizer is Mike Regan. If you have any questions, email him at washintl@mdchess.com.

Parking Information

Parking is $6/night for overnight guests. It is free for day guests. You should validate your ticket at the front desk.