US Amateur North Championships + Masters Event
June 25th-26th, 2022
Over $6,000 in prizes projected!
Playing Site: Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America 8001 Winstead Way, Bloomington, MN 55425. Near the MSP Airport and Mall of America!
Championship (U2200) Section:
Prizes (based on 60): 1st $800 + Champion Award, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 4th $100; U2000 $200; U1800 $200.
Reserve (U1600) Section:
Prizes (based on 60): 1st $600 + Champion Award, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100; U1400 $200.
Bantam (U1100/Unrated) Section:
Prizes (based on 60): 1st $500 + Champion Award, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100; U900 $200; U700 $200; Top Unrated $200.
Masters Side Event (National Master title or a pre-event 2200+ rating required):
Prizes (based on 24): 1st $400, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, 4th $100; U2300 $200.
Schedule & Info: For all sections, five games, Swiss pairings, USCF memberships required. Rounds: Saturday 10am-3pm-7:30pm; Sunday 10am-3pm. Time Control: G/90+30 all rounds. Byes: Up to 2 half-point for any rounds if requested before round 3. No electronic scorekeeping or other device use during games.
Entry & Registration: For all sections, Entry Fee: $50 by April 1, $60 by May 1, $70 by June 1, $80 by June 15, $90 by June 24; $100 onsite. Onsite Registration: Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am. Advanced Entries can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed to: Dane Zagar 7517 W 110th St. Bloomington, MN 55438. Checks payable to: MSCA, must be postmarked by June 15th.
Unrated and FIDE/Other Rated Players: Unrated players without a FIDE rating must play in the Bantam Section and can win a 1st-4th or the unrated prize. Unrated players with a FIDE or other federation rating must notify Dane Zagar. They will have that rating used in place of a USCF rating.
Hotel Rooms: The hotel was built in 2019 with amenities (extra-long couch, fridge, microwave, etc.). Rooms are $119 per night at the Chess Rate by June 1st; book at https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KN67U6 or call (612)-235-6538 discount code is BXZFWC.
Tournament Questions: Contact Dane Zagar; danezagar@gmail.com or (612)-805-3958