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Wilkerson Open

Submitted by eques on Wed, 2/8/2012 4:10pm.

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The 12th Max Wilkerson Open

Start Date/Time: Sat, 3/24/2012 12:00am
End Date/Time: Mar 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Location:
   Mechanics' Institute
   57 Post Street
   San Francisco, CA, 94104
   United States

Map it!

FORMAT: 5-Round Swiss system in one section
 
TIME CONTROL: Game in 45 minutes
 
ROUNDS: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
 
All requests for byes must be made before the start of the second round.
 
PRIZES: $600 total (based on 25 paid entries)
 
1st place $200; 2nd place $100; Best Under 2200 $90; Best Under 2000 $75; Best Under 1800 $70; Best Under 1600 $65.
 
All lower-rated players are eligible to win higher class prizes. 
 
ENTRY FEE: Advance entries are $25 for Mechanics' Institute members, $30 for non-members. Fees increase by $5 for entries received after March 20 and for entry on tournament day. 
 
REGISTRATION: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., March 24, 2012
 
This turnament is U.S.C.F.-rated. Current membership in the United States Chess Federation is required. Membership can be obtained or renewed at tournament site during registration.
 
Membership in the Mechanics' Institute is not required for participation in the tournament.
 
EQUIPMENT: Chess pieces and boards provided. Some clocks available. Scoresheets provided. Please bring a pen or pencil.
 
The Mechanics' Institute is the oldest chess club in the United States. The Institute can be reached via BART. Exit Montgomery Street BART station. The chess room is on the fourth floor of 57 Post Street, San Francisco.
 
For entry form and more information: http://www.chessclub.org/calendar.php