Championship, U2300, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500: 5SS, Rnd 1 Game/90+inc/30, Rnds 2-5 40/90, SD/30 inc/30 from move 1, (Two day schedule: Rnds 1-2 Game/45 inc/30)
U1250 and U1000: 5SS, Rnds 1-2 Game/60 d/5, Rnds 2-5 Game/120 d/5 (Three-day U1250 schedule: Rnd 1 Game/90 d/5)
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Playing Site
Rockville Hilton
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
We aim to create a pleasant environment for playing chess. Check out some of the unique characteristics of this tournament.
Tournament Features
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.
Score |
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Section |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
If no 5-0,
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Championship(FIDE rated, minimum rating 2100) |
$1600 |
$900 |
$500 |
$200 |
$50 |
+$300 |
Under 2300(FIDE rated, minimum rating 1900) |
$1500 |
$700 |
$350 |
$150 |
$50 |
+$250 |
Under 2100(FIDE rated, minimum rating 1700) |
$1500 |
$700 |
$350 |
$150 |
$40 |
+$200 |
Under 1900 |
$1200 |
$650 |
$325 |
$125 |
+$150 |
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Under 1700 |
$1200 |
$600 |
$300 |
$100 |
+$100 |
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Under 1500 |
$1000 |
$500 |
$250 |
$100 |
+$100 |
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Under 1250 |
$500 |
$250 |
$125 |
$50 |
+$50 |
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Under 1000 |
$250 |
$125 |
$50 |
$20 |
Trophies to top 10, top U800 |
Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1250, $400 U1500. Balance goes to player(s) with same score or is divided among players in next lower score group. No adult unrateds allowed in U1000.
Early (online or mail by 7/3) $109
Regular (online or mail by 7/17) $114
Late (online by 7/19) $119
At-the-door (cash or credit card) $130. 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.
Under 1250 section: all entrance fees $40 less.
Under 1000 section: all entrance fees $60 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.
$5 discount if staying at hotel.
Mail Registrations to:
Michael Regan
1827 Thornton Ridge Road
Towson, MD 21204
Mailed registrations should include name, section, schedule(2-day or 3-day). The chief TD for the tournament will be Mike Regan. If you have any questions about the tournament email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8 pm, Saturday 11am and 6, Sunday 9:30am and 3:30.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Saturday 11am, 2:15 and 6, Sunday 9:30am and 3:30.
U1000 and U1250 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Saturday 11, 1:15 and 4:00, Sunday 9:30am and 1:30pm.
U1250 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8pm Saturday 11 and 4:00, Sunday 9:30am and 1:30pm.
Half point byes: all must commit before rd 3
Reentries: available in U1900 and below, $80 except U1000 and U1250 $40. You can reenter any schedule taking 1/2 point byes for unplayed games. If you reenter with a single 1/2 point bye, the cost is $70/$35. If you reenter with two 1/2 point byes, the cost is $60/$30.
Rooms are limited.
So make your reservations early. Phone 301-468-1100.
Parking is free for day guests and $10/night for overnight guests.
Do not bring electronic devices (cell phones and smart watches) into the playing venue (playing room, halls outside playing room, smoking area, bathrooms, etc) according to FIDE rule 11.3. Players are subject to scanning to test for possession of cell phones. We plan to monitor using both thermal and magnetic scanners. Traffic in various areas will also be video monitored.