2008 Columbus Open
Submitted by
Patzer24 on Wed, 05/21/2008 at 7:06pm.
2008 Columbus Open
Start Date/Time: Jul 11, 2008
End Date/Time: Jul 13, 2008
Location:
Holiday Inn Airport
750 Stelzer Rd.
Columbus, OH, 43219
United States 
July 11-13 2008 Columbus Open GPP: 60 Enhanced Ohio 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1200, 800, 500; U2200, $500, 200; Premier, open to 1999. $500, 200; U1800, $500, 200; Reserve, open to 1599/below. $500, 200; U1400 $500, 200; All EF: $70 if rec'd by 7/1. $80 at site. $10 less for scholastic players under 1200. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. 3-day schedule: Reg.: Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds.: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! 1/2 pt. Bye in Rds 1-4 (request required prior to Rd 3). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. N.S. A/C; HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, 750 STELZER RD., COLUMBUS, 43219 (WITH EXPANDED PLAYING SPACE). (614)237-6360. ROOM RATE: $95.00 plus tax. Chess rate available through June 30th while rooms last. ENT. C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 Glenn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Inquiries: (614) 486-6856. Web site: www.centralchessclub.com