$1000 Guaranteed Prize Fund Free Entry for Masters
Sponsored by Rochester Chess Club, Internet Chess Club, Games by James, and Mayo Clinic Chess Club (MCCC); directed by Matt Jensen.
Drawings for four free ICC memberships, and a Games by James chess set. Games by James in-store coupons will be given to all participants. $20 Upset Prizes RDS 1-5
Premier (open to all): 5-SS. TL: game/60. EF: $35 rec’d by February 2; $45 at site. USCF membership required. PZ: 1st – 3rd $200 + trophy, 150, 100; U2000 $75; U1800 $75. RDS: Friday 7:30 P.M.; Saturday 10:30, 1:15, 3:30, and 5:45 (1-day option: Saturday 10:15-11:30-1:15-3:30-5:45).
REGISTRATION: Friday on-site for Premier and Amateur, club opens at 6:45 PM, Rd 1 at 7:30 PM.
Saturday all rated sections, 9:00 – 9:45 AM; Novice register by 10:45. Re-entry for 1-day options, $20 Premier $15 Amateur (must notify TD by 9:45 AM on Sat.).
SITE: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, SW corner of 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN. Free parking on the street or in the Republic Parking Ramp (11 Center Street W, located 5 blocks NE of the Harwick Building). Enter the Harwick building through the east entrance on 3rd Ave SW.
