Tournament
I'm playing in the tournament described below. Is there someone near the Gerald Ford airport &/or Kentwood, MI who has a couch I can sleep on these Friday and Saturday nights? It's a 2.5 hour drive for me (one way).
2010 Michigan Bottom Half Class Championships
(26-27 Jun 2010)
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Site:
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Holiday Inn, Grand Rapids -Airport (616)285-7600 3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd Kentwood, MI 49512 |
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Directions:
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Yahoo Map |
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Format:
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5 round swiss 6 sections championship section under 1900 section under 1700 section under 1500 section under 1300 section under 1100(novice) section unrateds play in the bottom section, but can request to play in a higher section. Make this request by the advance registration deadline. |
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Time Control:
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Game/120 with 5 second delay |
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Rounds:
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Saturday. 10:00am, 2:30pm, 7:00pm Sunday. 10:00am, 2:30pm Half point byes allowed in rounds 1-4. Must be requested before round 1. |
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Entry Fee:
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1300 and over: $40 Subtract $10 if under 18 1100 - 1299: $30 Subtract $10 if under 18 under 1100: $20 Subtract $5 if under 18 Add $10 if entries are received after June 23, 2010 GM's, IM's, and 2200+ enter for free. Advanced entry fee deducted from prizes. USCF and Michigan Chess Association membership required. |
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Registration:
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Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am Round 1 will start on time, so be at registration before 9:30 or risk getting a half point bye for the first round or being paired against other late arrivals. |
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Prizes:
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Championship Section: 1st $150+trophy, 2nd $75, under 2100 $70, under 2000 $70 Under 1900 Section: 1st $120+trophy, under 1800 $70 Under 1700 Section: 1st $120+trophy, under 1600 $70 Under 1500 Section: 1st $120+trophy, under 1400 $70 Under 1300 Section: 1st $100+trophy, under 1200 $50 Under 1100 Section: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, under 1000, and under 900 |
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Entries/Info:
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Michael Smith redwing_85@hotmail.com phone (734)625-5057 email entries preferred, phone entries accepted give your name, section, and USCF number Pay before the end of registration. Hotel Chess Rate is $74 per night. (616)285-7600 for reservations. Mention the chess rate. Make reservations by June 3, 2010 to guarantee the chess rate. After June 3, chess rate is only honored if space is available. |
