Format:
6-SS
3 Sections: Open, Reserve (U1600) & Booster (U1000)
Up to 2 Half-Point Byes in rounds 1-5.
USCF & MCA required. Both USCF & MCA Memberships can be purchased during online registration. Purchasing USCF through this system benefits MCA.
MCA Policy: No Cell Phones (or Smart Watches) allowed with players during active games!
Time Control:
G/30;d5
Rounds:
10:30am - 12:00pm - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Entry Fee:
Open/Reserve: $40 by 12/7 (Under Age 18, Subtract $5)
Free Entry to USCF 2200+ ($40 EF deducted from prize)
Players U1600 in Open section, add $15. Players recently over 1600 may request to have the play up fee waived.
Booster: $27 by 12/7
All Add $10 After
Registration:
Online Registration Preferred: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/
Make Checks payable to Michigan Chess Association
P.O. Box 40
Flint, MI 48501
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
9:00-10:00AM
NOTE: MCA is currently unable to take CREDIT CARD payments onsite. If you sign up onsite, please plan your payment accordingly. We can accept cash, check, or PayPal.
Prizes:
OPEN (20 GPP): 1st $500 plus trophy, 2nd $300, 3rd $200
Top U2200, U2000, U1800: $100 each
RESERVE: 1st $300 plus trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $150
Top U1400, U1200, Unrated: $100 each
Cash prizes will be paid by PayPal or Check.
BOOSTER:
Trophies to all with 4.5 points or more as Top Overall (min 5)
Trophies to Top 2 each: U800, U600, U400, Unrated
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
jeffchess64@gmail.com
https://www.michess.org/
Notes:
Call 734-665-4444 for hotel rooms