3rd Annual Washington International

August 9 - 14, 2014
Rockville, Maryland

9-round Swiss, 40/100, SD/30, 30/incr

Playing Site
Rockville Hilton
1750 Rockville Pike; Rockville, Maryland 20852; United States
301-468-1100

Come play in what we believe are the best playing conditions in the US! You can read an opinion of our tournaments on IM Akshat Chandra's blog.

1st Washington International Results

• 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 the tournament

2nd Washington International Results

• GM Yuniesky Quesada Perez (CUB) won the 2nd Washington International with a score of 7/9. Two GM and two IM norms were earned at the tournament. See the final report
• Player feedback was again overwhelmingly positive.
• 38% of the players won prizes

New this Year

• Lower room rate on Friday and Saturday nights
• Limited number of minimum prizes for US GMs

Continuing Tournament Features

• Limited number of minimum prizes for all non-US players
• Clocks, sets and boards are provided for everyone
• Free Continental breakfast before all morning rounds
• Minimum 2100 FIDE rating to play in A section
• $99/weeknight room rate, $50 discount on EF if staying at Hilton, Room block is sold out but a few are available email: mregan@baltimorechess.org for info. Roommates are also needed.
  
• Hotel next to DC Metro stop (Twinbrook)
• Top boards will be broadcast live
• Washington International Blitz Tournament on Friday evening
• Free Internet in the sleeping rooms.
• Three days of only one round per day, So you can rest, play in the blitz tournament, or tour Washington DC
• $50 discount for players over age 50 in A section

A-Section (Minimum 2100 FIDE)

$18,000 in Guaranteed Prizes

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.

A-Section Entrance Fees

GMs, non-US IMs - Free
US IMs and WGMs - $199
FIDE above 2299 - $299
FIDE between 2200 and 2299 - $324
FIDE between 2100 and 2199 - $374
$100 discount for all non-US FIDE rated players
$50 discount on all entrance fees if staying at the Hilton
$50 discount for all players born before 8/8/1964

All $25 more after 6/9/2014
All $35 more after 7/25/2014
All $45 more after 8/5/2014
All $70 more at-the-door

Round Schedule for A Section

August 9 (Saturday) - August 11 (Monday) 11am and 6pm
August 12 and August 13 (Tuesday and Wednesday) - 6pm
August 14 (Thursday) - 11am

B-Section (Under 2201 USCF and Under 2200 FIDE, FIDE rated)

7SS, Same playing conditions and location as the A section.

$4,000 in Guaranteed Prizes

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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-Section Entrance Fees

Early Entrance Fee - $249
$50 discount if staying at the Hilton
$50 discount for all players born before 8/8/1964
$20 more after 7/25/2013
$30 more after 8/5/2013
$40 more at-the-door

Registration

$50 discount for players staying at the hotel
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 B Section

August 9 (Saturday) - August 11 (Monday) 11am and 6pm
August 12 (Tuesday) - 6pm

Hotel Rates: $89/$99 per night!, Room block is sold out but a few rooms are available, email mregan@baltimorechess.org for info

Rate is $89 on Friday and Saturday and $99 on weeknights. 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.

Cell Phone Rules

Do not bring cellphones into the playing venue (playing room, halls outside playing room, smoking area, bathrooms, etc) according to FIDE rule 11.3.

Possession of a device that is turned on or makes a noise

• Forfeit of the game

Possession of a device that is turned off

• 1st Violation 30 minute time penalty limited to no more than 1/2 the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
• 2nd Violation Forfeit of game

Parking Information

Parking is $5/night for overnight guests. It is free for day guests. You should validate your ticket at the front desk.