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2015 Classic Chess Grand Prix

2015 Classic Chess Grand Prix

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Grand Prix Rules (Updated) 2-6-2015

2015 Classic Chess Grand Prix
A series of 6 classic chess events including a championship event in December.

All events will be held at:    MN Chess Castle
                                         1121 Jackson Street NE
                                         Ste. 134
                                         Minneapolis, MN 55413
                                         651-280-5473 Dan Voje (Club Manager)

Each event is limited to 44 players (sign up early)

Entry fee: $50 per event ($40 + $10 to Grand Prix fund)

Titled Players: 1st 4 will get a free entry (GM, IM, FM, plus TD Voje)

Event Details: 5 round swiss, Game in 90 + 30 increment

Round Times: Saturday 9:30, 2:30, & 7... Sunday 10 & 3

Accelerated Pairings: Higher rated players will face each other earlier and more often, class players will have to win a couple of games to face the higher rated players.

Regular and Championship event prizes (based on 40 paid entries)

1st              $ 500.00
U2100        $ 250.00 (there was a mistake on the flyers, these are the correct prizes)
U1800        $ 250.00
U1500        $ 200.00

Grand Prix Prizes (Based on 40 paid entries for 6 events)

1st              $ 500.00     Most total points in all events (double points in Championship event)
U2100        $ 250.00
U1800        $ 250.00
U1500        $ 200.00

Grand Prix Drawing (held at Championship event)

Each win at any Grand Prix event will get you an entry into the drawing for $250. If funds allow we will have multiple prizes at the drawing.

How to sign up:    See Dan Voje at the Castle or email Mike Svenson

Mike Svenson
651-276-2007
mikesvenson@me.com
Check the Grand Prix site for updates.
http://mnchessgrandprix.blogspot.com

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