Bradley Winter Open (U1400 Prize)

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January 25th 2014

• 4 Round Swiss System, Game 80 + 5 Second Delay.
• A Tournament in Two Sections, Open & Reserve
• Bradley University, Robert Michel Student Center, 915 N Elmwood, Peoria, IL 61606.

Prize Fund ($1000 Guaranteed Prizes):

Open

• 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50,
• Expert (2000-2199) $50 & $25,
• Class A (1800-1999) $50 & $25,
• Class B (1600-1799) $50 & $25,
• Class C (Below 1600) $50 & $25,
• Upset $50 (Unrated Players Not Eligible).

Reserve (under 1400)

• 1st $75, 2nd $50
• Class D (1000-1199) $50 & $25,
• Class E (Below 1000) $50 & $25,
• Upset $25 (Unrated Players Not Eligible).

Time Control: Game 80 with 5 seconds delay. Schedule:

• Check in from 8 to 8:45am. If you are late we can give first round ½ point bye and you play in rest of tournament.
• Rounds will start at 9am, Noon, 2:45pm, 5:30pm.

Entry Fee:

• $20 per player by January 23rd. $25 at the door.
• Payable at site, check or cash OK.
• USCF membership can also be purchased or renewed at the site.
• Discounts: FREE for Masters (2200+), $2 Discount for ICA & GPCF members.

How to Enter: by postal mail or e-mail. email entries will be confirmed by email. Entries are also accepted at the door.

Other Information:

• Half-point Byes are available in rounds 1-4.
• Visit the GPCF web page at GPCF dot NET for more information.
• This is a Chess Magnet School, JGP event

Directions to Bradley University:

• From I-74 take University Street Exit (91) South. Turn Right into the Bradley campus just after passing Main Street. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.

• From Downtown (or entering the city from the highways along the river), turn away from the river on Main Street. Travel up the hill and Turn Left on University Street. Turn Right immediately into the Bradley campus. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.

• Contact: Murrel Rhodes, 1116 N Parkside Dr, Peoria, IL 61606, Phone: 309-682-0675, Email: murrel@gmail.com