2012 North Carolina Open

• $13,000 in cash prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!
• Cash prizes go 10 places deep in each section!
• Open section is FIDE rated
• 80 USCF Grand Prix points
• Extremely low entry fee for a weekend tournament
• Play in conjunction with the US Masters

WHEN

Labor Day weekend, Aug 31 – Sept 2 (3 day schedule) or Sept 1-2 (2 day schedule)

WHERE

The Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr, Greensboro NC 27409.
Reservations: 336-668-4535. Mention North Carolina Chess for the special rate of $99 for a suite style room with free breakfast each morning and free manager’s reception each night for all guests. Must reserve by August 9 to be assured of the special rate.

FORMAT

5-round Swiss. Time control: 30 moves in 90 minutes d/5, then sudden death in 60 minutes d/5.
For the two-day option, round 1 will be Game/75 d/5.

ENTRY FEE

• $65 if received by August 15
• $75 if received later or on-site

PRIZES

$13,000 in 4 sections with all prizes unconditionally guaranteed!

• Open Section: $1000-500-350-250-150-125-125-100-100-100. Class Prizes U2200 $250-150-100.
• Under 2000 Section: $1000-500-350-250-150-125-125-100-100-100. Class Prizes U1850 $250-150-100.
• Under 1700 Section: U1700 $1000-500-350-250-150-125-125-100-100-100. Class Prizes U1550 $250-150-100.
• Under 1400 Section: U1400 $1000-500-350-250-150-125-100-100-100. Class Prizes U1200 $250-150-100.

SCHEDULE

3-Day registration ends at 7:00PM Friday, August 31
2-Day registration ends at 9:30AM Saturday, September 1

• Round 1: 7:30PM Friday (3-day schedule) or 10:00AM Saturday (2-day schedule)
• Round 2: 1:30PM Saturday
• Round 3: 7:30PM Saturday
• Round 4: 10:30AM Sunday
• Round 5: 4:30PM Sunday

REQUIREMENTS

A current USCF membership is required of all players.
NCCA membership ($5) is required for North Carolina residents age 18 and up, and may be paid at the tournament.
(Residents of other states OK)

BYES

One half-point bye available upon request; your choice of rounds 1-4, no elective byes in round 5. Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.

USCF GRAND PRIX

This tournament will generate 80 USCF Grand Prix points.

SPECIAL SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

Saturday, September 1
4-round Swiss, Game/30 d/5, Rounds 10:30-12:00-2:00-3:30. In two sections, Open and Under 800. Trophies to top 10 in each section. USCF rated. Entry Fee: $20 in advance or $25 onsite. USCF membership required.

SPONSORS

This tournament is sponsored by High Point University in conjunction with the North Carolina Chess Association.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Walter High (Vice-President, NCCA)
Phone: (919) 619-3541
E mail: wmhigh@nc.rr.com

HOW TO ENTER