3180 W Market Street
Akron 44333
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Sections
- 6 Sections: Elite, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000
Hotel Rate: $139; if reserved by 1/17, 330-867-5000. Ask for the Chess Rate.
$10,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund!
Sections & Prizes:
Elite Section: $2000-1000-500 ***Elite prizes guaranteed
Under 2200: $800-400-250
Under 1900: $800-400-250
Under 1600: $700-400-250
Under 1300: $700-400-200
Under 1000: $500-300-200
Elite and Under 2200 Sections FIDE Rated.
Elite Eligibility: 1900 and above USCF or FIDE.
5 Round Swiss – 2 or 3 Day Options:
3-Day Schedule:
Registration ends 6:15 PM Friday January 29th
Time Control for All Rounds: G90+30
Round Times: Friday: 7 PM; Saturday: 10 AM, 4 PM
Sunday: 10 AM, 4 PM
2-Day Schedule:
Registration ends 9:15 AM Saturday, January 30th
Time Control Rounds 1-2: G60+10; Rounds 3-5: G90+30
Round Times: Sat: 10 AM, 1 PM, 4PM
Sunday: 10 AM, 4 PM
