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American Chess Promotions Open

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$8,000 in projected prizes based on 130 entries, 50% guaranteed

Grand Prix points: 20

5 Rounds Swiss System In Five Sections:

Championship (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1950 and above)

$1,000 – 500 – 300, Under 2100: $400 – 200

Under 1950 (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1700 thru 1949)

$800 – 400 – 200

Under 1700 Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1300 thru 1699) — $800 – 400 – 200

Under 1500 Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1100 thru 1499) — $800 – 400 – 200

Under 1300 Section: (Open to USCF-rated Under 1300 and Unrated)

$600 – 300 – 200, Under 1100: $200 – $100

Time controls: Championship and Under 1950 – “40/90, SD/30, d5”  Other sections – “G/120, d5”

All sections — Two-day Schedule, Round 1 “G/90, d5”

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30pm; Rds. Fri 7:00pm; Sat 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun 10am, 3:30pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am; Rds. 10:30am, then merges with 3-day schedule.

Entry fee: $79 (3-day), $78 (2-day) if received by Aug. 30; $85 at site. (W)GMs, (W)IMs free (minus $40 from prizes). UNRATED $60 (limited to 2nd Place prize). Re-entry: $40 (not available in FIDE sections). Half-point 

Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must request before Round One (no changes afterwards).  Sat., 10:30am round not FIDE-rated (FIDE rules apply).

FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.”

Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament Organizers.

Entries and Info: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389 or info@americanchesspromotions.com

PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER SEPTEMBER 01 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!!

!! NO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES PERMITTED IN PLAYING HALLS !!

 

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47th Annual Southern Congress

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48 th ANNUAL SOUTHERN CONGRESS

August 11 – 13 or 12 – 13, 2017

$3000 In Prizes Guaranteed — Grand Prix points: 20

Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

5 Rounds Swiss System In Three Sections:

Championship (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and above)

$400 – $300 – $200; Under 2200: $250; Under 2050: $250

Amateur Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated)

$300 – $200 – $100; Under 1750: $200; Under 1600: $200

Reserve Section: (Open to USCF-rated Under 1400 and Unrated)

$250 – $150 – $100; Under 1200: $100

Time controls: Championship – “40/90, SD/30, d10” Other sections – “G/120, d5”

All Sections, Two-day Schedule, Round 1 “G/90, d5”

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm; Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun 10am, 3:00pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am; Rds. 10:30am, then merges with 3-day schedule.

 

Entry fee: $60 (3-day), $59 (2-day) if received by Aug. 10; $65 at site. UNRATED $45. (W)GMs, (W)IMs free.

Re-entry: $35 (not available in Championship). Half-point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must

request before Round One (no changes afterwards). Sat., 10:30am round is not FIDE-rated (all FIDE rules

apply).

FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.”

FIDE-Only (rule change): Per C.04.1d, “A player with a requested ½ pt. Bye(s) is still eligible to

receive a Pairing-Allocated (Full Point) Bye.”

All Players Must Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament

Organizers.

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2017 Atlanta Championship

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$3000 In Prizes Guaranteed — Grand Prix points: 20

Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

5 Rounds Swiss System In Three Sections:

Championship (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and above)

$400 – $300 – $200; Under 2200: $250; Under 2050: $250

Amateur Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated)

$300 – $200 – $100; Under 1750: $200; Under 1600: $200

Reserve Section: (Open to USCF-rated Under 1600 and Unrated)

$250 – $150 – $100; Under 1200: $100

Time controls: Championship – “40/90, SD/30, d10” – (note new Championship Time-Control)

Other sections – “G/120, d5” – All Sections, Two-day Schedule, Round 1 “G/90, d5”

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm; Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun 10am, 3:00pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am; Rds. 10:30am, then merges with 3-day schedule.

Entry fee: $60 (3-day), $59 (2-day) if received by Jul. 13; $65 at site. UNRATED $30. (W)GMs, (W)IMs free.

Re-entry: $35 (not available in Championship). Half-point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must

request before Round One (no changes afterwards). Sat., 10:30am round is not FIDE-rated (all FIDE rules

apply).

FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.”

FIDE-Only (rule change): Per C.04.1d, “A player with a requested ½ pt. Bye(s) is still eligible to

receive a Pairing-Allocated (Full Point) Bye.”

All Players Must Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament

Organizers.

Entries and Info: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389 or info@americanchesspromotions.com

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Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship

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$10,000 Guaranteed! Enhanced Grand Prix Pts!

April 28-30 or April 29-30 at Emory University

 

5-SS, G/90 + 30. Emory University, Cox Hall Ballroom, 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. (see parking info below – allow 15 min to park and walk).

Prizes: $10,000 GUARANTEED.

Four sections:

Championship (FIDE rated; Open to USCF rated 2000 and above):

$1000-500-300-150-125; U2100: $250-150-100.  

Under 2000: $900-500-300-150-125; U1850: $250-150-100. 

Under 1700: $900-500-300-150-125; U1550: $250-150-100. 

Under 1400: $900-500-300-150-125; U1200: $250-150-100. 

Trophies and Titles to top Georgia resident in above sections.

*All players must compete within their ratings section per the April ratings supplement – No Exceptions.*

“TD reserves the right to assign a rating based on a player having a rating in another rating system such as FIDE or a foreign rating.  In instances where the TD assigns a rating that is the rating that will be used for sectioning purposes and prize purposes.  Players must disclose if they have a rating in another system.  Failure to do so may result in being ineligible for prizes and/or expelled from the tournament.”

Entry Fee: $93 online by 4/26; $99 at site. Free entry to FIDE IGM/IM/WGM/WIM ($93 deducted from prize).  

Re-entry (Not permitted in Championship section): $40. 

3 Day Schedule: Rounds – Fri-7:00 pm; Sat-2:30 pm, 7:30 pm; Sun-10:00 am, 3:30 pm.

   

2 Day Schedule: Rounds – Sat-10:30 am (Time Control: G/90 d/5 – not FIDE-rated), then merges with 3 Day Schedule.

Byes:  One ½ point Bye available in rounds 1-4.  Must declare 1/2 pt. Byes when entering and no changes permitted after commencement of Round 1. 

On-line registration: all sections – deadline April 26.

On-site Registration: Friday 5:30-6:30p.m., Sat 9:00-10am.  

 Required: Current USCF membership, Current GCA membership for Georgia residents.

All entrants should bring clocks (with Delay/Incremental capability).  None supplied.

GCA Annual Meeting: 2:30p.m., Sunday Cox Hall

Election:  President, 1st VP, 1st Member-at-Large and Secretary

Information: Priya Srinivasan, gastatechamp@georgiachess.org 

Parking: Park at either Peavine Parking Deck (29 Eagle Row, Atlanta) or Fishburne Parking Deck (1672 N Decatur Road) and then walk to Cox Hall (building with the clock tower).  Free parking at these two lots all weekend.

 

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Boris Kogan Memorial

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*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the tournament.*

MARCH 17-19 or 18-19
Grand Prix Points: 10
2017 BORIS KOGAN MEMORIAL

5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. $3,000 guaranteed. In four sections. Championship: FIDE and USCF rated. Must be rated at least 1900 USCF. $400-300-200. under 2200 $250, under 2050 $250. Amateur: Under 1900 $300-200-100, under 1750 $200, under 1600 $200. Reserve: Under 1400 $250-150-100, under 1200 $100. Unrated: Trophies to top five. Time Controls: Championship G/90, inc. 30; Others sections G/120, d5. Two-day schedule’s first round is G/90, d5 for all sections. Entry fee: $60 three-day, $59 two-day by March 16, $65 at site. Unrateds $30, GMs and IMs free. Reentry except Championship $35. Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must commit before first round. Three-day schedule: Registration ends 6:30 p.m. March 17. Rounds 7 p.m., 2:15 p.m.-7 p.m., 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Two-day schedule: Registration ends 10 a.m. first round 10:30 a.m., then merges with three-day. Info: (478) 973-9389 or info@americanchesspromotions.com. Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com
 

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Atlanta Winter Congress

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*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the tournament.*

 

FEBRUARY 17-19 or 18-19

 

Grand Prix Points: 10

 

2017 ATLANTA WINTER CONGRESS

 

5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. $5,000 b/95 in top 6 sections; $3,000 Guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master/Expert: $500-350-200; under 2200: 400-200-100. FIDE rated. Must be 1950 with no playing up! Class A (1800-1999): $400-200-100. Class B (1600-1799): $400-200-100. Class C (1400-1599): $400-200-100. Class D (1200-1399: $300-200-100. Class E (1000-1199): $300-150-100. Under 1000: (February 19th only!)  Trophies to top 7 under 1000 and top 7 under 800. Entry Fees:$74 3-day, $73 2-day by February 16th; $79 at site. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Under 1000: $35. Unrated: $40 Limited to 2nd place prize in each section. Unofficial uschess.orgratings used if otherwise unrated. Players may play up one section! 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri. 6:30 p.m. Rounds: Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 2:30 and 7, Sun. 10 and 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rounds: 10:30 then merges with 3-day. Under 1000: Reg. ends on 2/19 at 10:30  am. Rounds: 11-12:30, then as soon as possible. Time Controls: Master/Expert: G/90, Inc. 30.; Class A and below: G/120 d5. 2-day option: G/90 d5. Under 1000: G/30 d5. All, Byes: Available all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. No cellphones in playing rooms. Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or(478)-973-9389. Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com

 

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46th Atlanta Open & Georgia Chess Festival

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DECEMBER 26

GEORGIA CHESS FESTIVAL SCHOLASTIC

4-SS, G/30 d5. Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. In 3 sections: Middle School: K-8; Elementary: K-6; and Primary: K-3. Entry Fee: $28 by 12/25; $32 at site.. Trophies to top 7, top unrated, top girl each section. Medals to every participant who didn’t get a trophy.  Registration: ends 10:30 a.m. sharp!!  Rounds: 1st at 11 a.m.- 12:30, then as soon as possible. Should be over by 6 p.m. Special: Master or Expert will be on hand for FREE analysis. Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or (478)-973-

  1. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com.

 

DECEMBER 27

14TH ANNUAL TIME CONTROL OPEN

4-SS, Rd. 1 G/30, d5; Rd. 2 G/45, d5; Rd. 3 G/60, d5. and Rd. 4 G/75, d5.  Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. In 2 sections: Championship: Entry Fee: $30 if received by 12/26; $35 at site. $1,000, b/45, 60% Guaranteed, more

per entries. $250-150, u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400 each $150. Under 1200: (not part of base). Entry Fees: $25 if received by 12/26; $30 at site. Trophies to top 7, top 2 under 1000, top 2 under 800, top unrated, top girl. Registration: ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 10:45-12:15-2:15-4:45.

Byes: Limited 1, must tell before 1st round. Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com. No cellphones in playing area.

 

 

A Heritage Event!

DECEMBER 28-30 or 29-30

 46TH ANNUAL ATLANTA OPEN.

5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. $8,000 b/130, 70% Guaranteed. In 6 sections: Championship: $1,000-500-300; under 2100: $400-200. FIDE rated. Must be 1950!  Under 1950: $800-400-200. Under 1700:

$800-400-200.  Under 1500: $800-400-200.  Under 1300: $600-300-200; u1100- $200. Under 1000: (12/30th only, not part of base!) Trophies to top 10. Time Controls: Championship: G/90, Inc. 30, U1950, U1700, U1500, U1300 G/120, d5. U1000: G/30, d5. 2-day option: G/90, d5. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 6:15 p.m. Rounds: Wed. 7 p.m.; Thur. 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends Thur. 10 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 a.m. then merges with 3-day. Under 1000: Reg.: ends 6 p.m. 12/29! No On site.  Rounds: 11 – 12:45, then as soon as possible. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings used if otherwise unrated. Unrated limited to 2nd place in each section. Players may play up one section. Byes: Available in allrounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. No cellphones in playing rooms. Entry Fees: $79 3-day, $78 2-day if received by 12/27; $85 at site. GM’s and IM’s free ($40 subtracted from prize) Unrated: $60. Under 1000: $30. Juniors $5 less except in Under 1000. Info: (478)-973-9389 or info@americanchesspromotions.com. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com. FIDE Grand Prix Points: 20.

 

DECEMBER 27

2016 GEORGIA CHESS FESTIVAL BLITZ.

5 Dbl.- Rds. G/5. Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Entry Fee: $25. $600 b/32; 50% Guaranteed.
$150-100; under 2000, under 1700, under 1400 each $100; under 1100- $50.
Registration: ends 6:30 p.m. Rounds: 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. Info: (478)-973-9389
or info@americanchesspromotions.com. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com.

DECEMBER 28

2016 GEORGIA CHESS FESTIVAL NONRATED SCHOLASTIC.

NO Memberships required. This scholastic is not rated. However rated players
may participate! American Chess Promotions is hoping a lot of non tournament
players or beginners play to see how enjoyable it is. Special: Expert David Mbonu will be on hand for FREE analysis. In 3 sections: Middle School: K-8,
Elementary: K-6, Primary: K-3. Entry Fee: $28 by 12/27; $32 at site. Trophies
to top 7, top rated, top girl each section. Medals to every participant who didn’t
receive a trophy. Registration: ends 10:30 a.m. sharp! Rounds: 11:00 a.m. –
12:30 p.m., then as soon as possible. Should be over by 5:30 p.m. One Bye
allowed, must mention before 1st round. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Info: (478)-973-9389 or
info@americanchesspromotions.com. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com.

DECEMBER 28

2016 GEORGIA CHESS FESTIVAL RAPID PLAY.

6-SS, G/15 d3. Interactive College of Technology. 5227 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Entry Fee: $25. $600 b/32; 50% Guaranteed.
$150-100; under 2000, under 1700, under 1400 each $100, under 1100- $50.
Registration: ends 11:30 a.m. sharp! Rounds: 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3:00-3:45.
Byes: Limit 1, must tell before 1st round. Info: (478)-973-9389 or
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Atlanta Class Championship

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

 

 

Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10

 

5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. $5,000 b/95 in top 6 sections; $3,000 Guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master/Expert: $500-350-200; under 2200: 400-200-100. FIDE rated. Must be 1950 with no playing up! Class A (1800-1999):$400-200-100. Class B (1600-1799): $400-200-100. Class C (1400-1599): $400-200-100. Class D (1200-1399: $300-200-100. Class E (1000-1199): $300-150-100. Trophy section: (October 30th only!) Under 1000: Trophies to top 7 under 1000 and top 7 under 800. Entry Fees: $74 3-day, $73 2-day by October 27th; $79 at site. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Under 1000: $35. Unrated: $40 Limited to 2nd place prize in each section. Unofficial uschess.orgratings used if otherwise unrated. Players may play up one section! 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri. 6:30 p.m. Rounds: Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 2:30 and 7, Sun. 10 and 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rounds: 10:30 then merges with 3-day. Under 1000: Reg. ends on 10/28. None at site. Rounds: 11-12:30, then as soon as possible. Time Controls:Master/Expert: G/90, Inc. 30.; Class A and below: G/120 d5. 2-day option: G/90 d5. Under 1000: G/30 d5. All, Byes: Available all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. No cellphones in playing rooms. Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com

 

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43rd Annual Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open

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A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30

5-SS. Marriott Winston-Salem, 425 North Cherry St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. 1-(800)-320-0934. A luxurious hotel next to the Embassy Suites! $14,500 b/209; 50% Guaranteed. In 5 Sections: Championship: G/100, inc. 30. FIDE rated. Must be over 1999! $1400-700-500-400; under 2200- $1,000-600-400. Lower 4 sections: G/120 d5, All: 2-day option: G/90 d5. Under 2000: $1000-600-400, under 1900- $300. Under 1800: $1000-600-400, under 1700-$300. Under 1600: $1000-600-400, under 1500- $300. Under 1400: $1000-600-400, under 1250- $300, under 1100- $300. Entry Fee: $93 3-day, $92 2-day if received by September 28; $99 at site. GMs, IMs, WGMs Free, $70 deducted from any prize. Juniors $6 less. Unrateds must play in Under 2000 or Under 1800 and can win only 50% of any prize. Reentry: $60, not Championship. Byes: are available in any round, limit 2, must commit before 1st round.

3-day schedule: Registration: ends 7 p.m. Rounds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Registration: ends 9:45 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:15 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Hotel: $99 must book by September 16th to be guaranteed a room and the rate. Mention L.P.O. Chess. 1-(800)-320-0934. Info: Thad Rogers; 1-(478)-973-9389. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204 or www.americanchesspromotions.com.

 

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American Chess Promotions Open

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TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20

5-SS. Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. $10,000 b/155, 55% Guaranteed.

 In 7 sections: Championship: FIDE and USCF rated. Must be 1950 and above to enter. $1,000-600-500,    u 2200: $700-300-150-100. Under 2000: $700-300-150-100, u1900- $150. Under 1800: $700-300-150-100, u1700- $150. Under 1600: $600-300-$150-100, u1500- $150. Under 1400: $600-300-150-100, u1300- $150. Under 1200: $600-300-150-100, u1100- $150. Unrated: (not part of base) Trophies to top 7. 

Time Controls: Championship: G/90 w/30 sec. inc., 2-day: G/90 d/5. Other: G/120 d5., 2-day: G/90 d5. Entry Fees: $79 3-day, $78 2-day if received by 9/1; $85 at site. GMs and IMs FREE. Juniors: $6 less. Unrateds: $30 Reentry except in Championship section $40. 

Bye: all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. May play up 1 section except Championship. 

3-day schedule: Registration: ends 6:15 am. 

Rounds: 7, 2:15-7, 10-3:15. 2-day schedule: Registration: ends 10 a.m. 

Rounds: 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. 

Info: americanchesspromotions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: americanchesspromotions.com or 3055 General Lee Road, Macon, Georgia 31204.

 

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