ED MANDELL CHESS CLUB

22011 COOLIDGE HWY – OAK PARK, MI 48237

5-SS LATE SUMMER FUTURITY SWISS

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2024

2 SECTIONS: UPPER (1600 & UP) and RESERVE (U1600/UNR)

UPPER SECTION IS USCF & FIDE RATED

USCF RATINGS WILL BE USED FOR PAIRING AND PRIZES

SECTION FEES:

·         UPPER SECTION (1600 & UP) $75.        

·         RESERVE SECTION (U1600/UNR - $55.      $15 SURCHARGE TO PLAY UP DUE AT CHECK-IN.

·         These early rates are valid until midnight, Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 11. Add $10 afterwards.    

·         IMs and GMs FREE; $70 deducted from winnings

·         Mandell chess club members receive a $5 refund upon arrival.

TIME CONTROL G/85;d5 APPLIES TO BOTH SECTIONS

ROUND TIMES APPLY TO BOTH SECTIONS:    SATURDAY 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK:              https://onlineregistration.cc/EMCC/2024-0914_EMCC-FUTURITY-SWISS

ON SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN @ 22011 COOLIDGE HWY IN OAK PARK

·         Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14^th = 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Additional $5 Upcharge with Onsite Registrations

·         ADDITIONAL  $15 FEE FOR U1600 TO PLAY UP – DUE AT CHECK-IN.

 

BYES:              Up to TWO ½-point byes are available for any round. ALL bye requests MUST be requested at least 30 minutes BEFORE the start of Round 4

 

TOTAL PRIZE FUND = $2500 – EACH SECTION 60% GUARANTEED         

·         UPPER SECTION: $1500 b/26                 15 GRAND PRIX POINTS AVAILABLE

·         OVERALL:   1^ST & 2^ND = $600 & $300;               TOP U2300, U2000, U1600/UNR: $200 EACH

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·         RESERVE SECTION: $1000 b/26

·         OVERALL:   1^ST & 2^ND = $350 & $200;               TOP U1500, U1300, U1100/UNR: $150 EACH

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ed Mandell, Tournament organizer. 248-635-2375, eman.1943@aol.com 

Jack Kahn, Tournament Director. 248-761-7123, chess.atkm@gmail.com

 

Marcie Kahn, Executive Assistant. 248-890-9039, marcie0654@gmail.com