Event Calendar
Minnesota International Chess Festival: https://www.mnchessfestival.com/
U2200 and U1600 Sections are 5-round events with
3-day and 2-day schedules
August 19-21 or 20-21
$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
(provided by the University of Minnesota Chess Club)
Playing Site: Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 55431; 952-967-8710). $109 chess rate includes free breakfast, wifi, and overnight parking.
Equipment: boards and sets are provided, please bring your clock if you own one.
Schedule: U2200 and U1600 sections are USCF rated 5-round Swisses.
3-day round times: 2-day round times:
Round 1: 7pm on 8/19 Round 1: 10am on 8/20
Round 2: 10am on 8/20 Round 2: 12pm on 8/20
Round 3: 3pm on 8/20 (3-day and 2-day schedules merge)
Round 4: 10am on 8/21
Round 5: 4pm on 8/21
Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment (Rounds 1 & 2 for 2-day are G/30 + 30 second increment).
Prizes: U2200 Section: $500-$200, top U2000 USCF $150, top U1800 USCF $150. U1600 Section: $500-$200, top U1400 USCF $150, top U1200 USCF $150. Unrated players can enter either section, but are only eligible for place prizes.
Entry Fee: U2200 and U1600 Sections: $89 by 7/19; $99 after 7/19; $119 after 8/14. $15 service charge for refunds.
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REGISTER: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2022MNinternationalU2200
2023 WCA Tour Leaders
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
John Zapata | 2219 | 547.23 |
Guy Hoffman | 1906 | 373.63 |
James Coons | 1768 | 355.89 |
Avinash Rajendra | 2165 | 328.63 |
Michael LaBudde | 1934 | 317.71 |
2022 WCA Tour Winners
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
Daniel Phipps | 1959 | 430.36 |
James Coons | 1761 | 342.00 |
Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 303.66 |
Avinash Rajendra | 2149 | 280.17 |
John Hincapie | 2251 | 260.07 |
Tour Events
The Wisconsin Memorial (12/16) |
Michael A. Selig Memorial/57th NorthEastern Open (02/03) |
Tournaments
2nd Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial (12/10) |
The Wisconsin Memorial (12/16) |
Michael A. Selig Memorial/57th NorthEastern Open (02/03) |
Champions
State Champion: John Alexander Zapata