Millionaire Chess Tournament
International GM Maurice Ashley and his business partner, Vancouver's Chess Queen - Amy Lee, are in the process of establishing a new record for largest OPEN tournament prize fund, with a total of $1 million in prizes being awarded to participants in multiple sections.
The Greensboro Chess Club's Josh Lawson is competing in the tournament's U-2200 section and, after 6 rounds of competition, is currently tied for 12th-place in the section. While no specific mention of other players has been made, at least one Charlotte-area player may also be participating in one of the sections.
The tournament can be followed via the following link:
