Nashua Grand Prix Tornado

Saturday, February 17th

4SS, G/55 d5. Rivier University (in the Reception Room), 420 South Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060. Free parking. $2400 projected prizes, $1,200 (50%) Guaranteed! 

This event is part of the New England Grand Prix, a new circuit of local tournaments that reward players who play and finish more events. To view the details, prizes, standings, and upcoming Grand Prix Events, visit the New England Chess Association website here: https://newenglandchess.org/  

Four sections. PREMIER (Open to players USCF 1600+), EF: $50 by January 27th. Prizes $860 based on 20 entries: $400-200, U2325 $135, U2175 $125. Under 2025, EF: $40 by January 27th. Prizes $620 based on 20 entries: $260-130, U1875 $120, U1725 $110. Under 1625, EF: $35 by January 27th. Prizes $520 based on 20 entries: $220-110 U1475 $100 U1325 $90. Under 1225, EF: $30 by January 27th. Prizes $400 based on 20 entries: $160-90 U1025 $80, Unrated $70. Prizes will be raised/decreased in proportion to the amount of entries, except 50% of each prize guaranteed. All, EF $5 more after January 27th and $10 after February 15th and on site. Play up fee: $10 for players Under 2000 to play up in Premier Section. Registration: Online advance entry available at onlineregistration.cc until 9am on 2/17. Reg.: 9-9:45 a.m. Sat. 2/17. Bring sets and clocks, limited provided. Rds.: 10am-1pm-3:30pm-6pm 1 half point bye allowed, must commit before the start of round 2. Questions? Email josephtruelson@gmail.com

The tournament will take place in the Reception Room which is located in the Dion Center. You can view a map of the campus here: https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/08/8.5-x-11_Campus-Map_REV-0820_v2_WEB.jpg

Grand Prix: This event is a 3x multiplier for the New England Grand Prix.