August 22, 2009

2009 U.S. Game/60 Championship

4R-SS G/60 - $5000 b/150 fully paid entries.

Holiday Inn Chicago - North Shore. 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for directions). Free Parking. In 6 sections:

M/X: $500-300-200-100 Top U2400, U2300, U2200 each $150

Class A: $350-250-150-75

Class B: $350-250-150-75

Class C: $300-200-100-50

Class D: $300-200-100-50

Class E/F/U: $200-100-50-25

Unrated Prize - Book Prize Only.

Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sections. Trophies for 1st - 3rd place, scholastic players with non-cash prize entry fee. $10 extra to play 1 class up.

Entry Fee: $80 adult, $40 scholastic (K-12), $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes thru 6pm 8/21. Onsite $100 adults, $60 scholastic (K-12), $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes. $5 refund at tournament with proof of ICA membership (Scholastic entries count as 1/2 entry, No-cash prize entry does not count towards based on) - non-cash prize entry fee not eligible for any discounts.

SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRY FEES: Discounted Entry fees available for registering for the US G/60 & US G/30 ($5 off each tournament) - non-cash prize entry fee not eligible for any discounts.

SPECIAL $5 REBATE FOR ICA MEMBERS - present proof of ICA membership and receive a $5 rebate at the tournament.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR ILLINOIS OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Enter either the US G/60 or US G/30 and receive a $5 rebate for your early registration to the 2009 Illinois Open State Championship. For more information visit http://www.chessforlife.com

Mail payments (made payable to) and registration information to: North American Chess Association, 2516 North Waukegan Road Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed. Rd 4 bye must commit by start of Rd 2. Re-enter with 1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $50. August Supplement used.

Schedule: Reg: 8:15am - 9:15am, Rds 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30.

Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention North American Chess Association rate. Reserve by 8/7 or as available only.

Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#178693. BRING BOARDS, SETS, CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED.  USCF membership required. ICA membership recommended. NS,NC,W.

Information: Sevan A. Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online registration and payment please visit http://www.nachess.org/g60. Checkmate Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers.

Register online at - http://us-g60.eventbrite.com