2nd Annual Thanksgiving Open

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Open, where the prize fund of over $10,000 is unconditionally guaranteed! The traditional schedule is 3-day, with all games played at G/120 and the 2-day with the first three rounds at G/65. Early entries save $20 (by Nov. 20). Register today!

Titled Players who have already registered:

  • GM Alejandro Ramirez
  • GM Alexander Shabalov
  • GM Gregory Kaidanov
  • GM Mesgen Amanov
  • GM Sam Shankland
  • WIM Iryna Zenyuk

Just added!!:

  • GM Timur Gareyev
  • GM Eltaj Safarli
  • GM Andre Diamant

The technical jargon:

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Open November 25-27 or 26-27, Thanksgiving Open 6SS, G/120(2-day option Rds 1-3 G/65) Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: 3 day $99 if received by 11/20. $119 at site. 2 day $98 if received by 11/20. $118 at site. 3 Sections: (Open, U1800, U1400) PF: $10,050 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! Open Section: $1,600-$1,000-$600-$400 U2200: $500-$300. U2000: $450-$250. U1800 Section: $1,000-$500-$300. U1600: $450-$250. U1400 Section: $1,000-$400-$300. U1200: $250-$150. U1000: $225-$125. Unrated players may play in any section but are only eligible to win place prizes. 3 day schedule Reg: Fri. 11:00-12:30 Rds: Fri 1, 6 Sat 1, 6 Sun 10, 3. 2 day schedule Reg: Sat. 8-8:45 Rds: Sat: 9, 12, 3, 6. Sun: 10, 3. Schedules merge after Round 3. Re-entry: $60 (not available in Open Section) Top 3 overall qualify for 2012 Club Championship. Three 1/2 point byes available if declared before Round 1. Hotel (ask for chess rate): Chase Park Plaza Hotel 1-877-587-2427, $159/night. Parkway Hotel 314-256-7777, $97/night. Water Tower Inn 314-977-7500, $70/night. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org Info: 314-361-CHESS info@saintlouischessclub.org. WCL JGP.

Don’t forget to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame over the weekend!

Date/Time:
11/25-11/27 or 11/26-11/27
Early Registration Entry Fee (Annual Members Only): $99
Standard Entry Fee: $119
Tournament Format: Swiss
Number of Rounds: 6
Registration Start Time: 11:00 am
Registration End Time: 12:30 pm
Time Control: 3-day: G/120 2-day: Rounds 1-3: G/65 then merge with 3-day schedule
Total Prize Fund: $10050
Prize Fund Breakdown:

Open Section: $1,600-$1,000-$600-$400

U2200: $500-$300. U2000: $450-$250.

U1800 Section: $1,000-$500-$300.

U1600: $450-$250.

U1400 Section: $1,000-$400-$300.

U1200: $250-$150.

U1000: $225-$125

Round Start Times: 3-day: Fri-Sat 1pm, 6pm, Sun 10am, 3pm. 2-day: (Reg. 8am-8:45am)Sat 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, Sun 10am, 3pm

Entries & Information: (314) 361-CHESS (2437) or info@saintlouischessclub.org or 4657 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108.

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