Is anyone here going to World Open in Philly?

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sholom90

49th Annual World Open, Philly -- Thurs July 1 thru Monday July 5

https://new.uschess.org/49th-annual-world-open - 9 Round SS

There are over 600 players signed up thus far.

I'm one of them (my first tourney since 1972.  No, that's not a typo.  49 years.  Thank you Queen's Gambit).

It'd be great to meet other folks from here.

(And while I'm at it let me ask the following question: what ought a newbie know about ahead of time in order that they are not surprised?  I.e., I'm looking for tips beyond the average common sense ones (e.g., enjoy it, don't stress, etc.)

sholom90

(tap tap) is this mic on?

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