2009 Chesapeake Open June 19, 2009

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Chesapeake Open GPP:40 (enhanced)June 19-21 ,20-21 2009Baltimore, Maryland
5SS, Rnd 1 Game/120, Rnds 2-5 40/120, SD/1, (Two day schedule Rnds 1-2 Game/75)
U1100: 5SS, Rnd 1 Game/120, Rnds 2-5 30/90, SD/1, (Two day schedule Rnds 1-2 Game/60)
Playing Site: Charles Commons, 3301 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
A new building built by Johns Hopkins with upper level student housing, retail, and meeting space. The tournament will be held in the 3rd floor banquet hall. There is free Wi Fi, and a Barnes and Noble and Starbucks on the ground floor.
Prizes
This tournament will pay prizes based solely on your final score. All the prizes are guaranteed. If the total pay out in the Open section is less than $1500, extra money will be added to the pay out of the top score group to bring the total to $1500. The Open section will be FIDE rated.
Advantages over place-based scoring
Less Waiting Your score determines your prize. Once you finish your last game, you can receive a check. Less Uncertainty Your prize does not get lowered if others tie with you. If there are two 5-0 players, both receive the full amount for 5-0. Less short draws The total payout is always higher when games are decisive.

Score

Section

5

4.5

4

3.5

Open

$1500

$700

$350

$150

U1900

$1200

$600

$300

$100

U1700

$1200

$600

$300

$100

U1500

$1000

$500

$250

$100

U1300

$1000

$500

$250

$100

U1100

$500

$250

$125

$50

Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, $300 U1500, $400 U1700, $500 U1900, or $600 U2100. Balance goes to player(s) with same score or is divided amoung players in next lower score group.
Entrance Fees
Early (online or mail by 5/20) $90Regular (online or mail by 6/16) $100Late (online only by 7pm 6/18) $105At-the-door (cash and credit card only) $110
Under 1100 section $35 less.Use "U1100" as a discount code.
Free entry to GMs. $50 will be deducted from any prizes. Use "GM" as a discount code.
1/2 entry to IMs.$20 will be deducted from any prizes. Use "IM" as a discount code.

The current preregistations are here
All sections except U1100 schedule:
3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds 7 pm, 11-6, 9-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.11-2:30-6, 9-3:30.
U1100 Schedule:3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds 7 pm, 11-4, 9-2:00. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.11-1:30-4, 9-2:00.
Half point byes: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 3

Reentries: all, $90 except U1100 $50
Set and Boards provided for all boards. Board 1 in the Open section will have a DGT board and clock with the game being displayed in the skittles room. You will need to bring a clock.
Hotel Rates $40 per night for Saturday Night!
We have negotiated a very low rate for players to stay at the Charles Commons. Each room is a single room with two or four rooms sharing a living room, kitchenette and bath. Only a limited number of rooms are available after 5/25. So register early. Free Saturday night room for GMs. $20 off Saturday night for IMs
Other Hotel Options
For people who want a full service hotel or if we run out of rooms at the Charles Commons, there are two nearby hotels. Closest is the Hopkins Inn 3404 Saint Paul Phone: 410-235-8600 Fax: 410-235-7051. Further away is The Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore, A Doubletree Hotel at4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland, United States 21218-2306 Tel: 1-410-235-5400 Fax: 1-410-235-557. It is larger, and more expensive(~$150+). Both cost more than the rooms at the Charles Commons.
Parking Information
Parking for the tournament will be in the Hopkins South Garage. You can enter the garage off of Wyman Park drive between Art Museum Drive and San Martin Drive. The daily rate is $5. Parking on the streets near the Charles Commons is free after 6pm and all day on Sunday.
Chess News and future tournament information is at Baltimore Chess


Organized by Baltimore Chess

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Ticket Info:  

• Early Entry, $90.00
• Regular Registration, $100.00
• At the Door, $110.00
• Friday night in a single room, $50.00
• Saturday Night in single room, $40.00
• Adult Tournament Membership, $12.00
• Adult One-Year US Chess Membership, $42.03
• Youth Tournament Membership, $7.00
• Young Adult One-year US Chess Membership (under 25), $25.99
• Youth One-year US Chess Membership (Under 16), $19.99
• Scholastic One-year US Chess Membership(under 13), $17.99

Official Website: http://chesapeakeopen-upcoming.eventbrite.com