July 15, 2017
This chess tournament is op
en to non-camper and campers alike! The tournament is great for area playe
rs, or for players who will be in a day early. It is a one-day USCF event w
ith two sections, and it is a US Chess Junior Grand Prix event!
The t
ournament is 4 rounds, with a time control of G/61 with 5 second delay.
Location: St. Olaf College, Buntrock Commons, Black and
Gold Ballroom, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057
Regi
stration/Check-in: 9:00 am – 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 12:45 pm, 3:00 pm, & 5:45 pm. Round times for rounds 3 and/or
4 may be advanced if results permit.
Open Section
Entry fee: $40 by 5:00 pm July 14th, at 5:00 pm $50 on
line thereafter; on-site $50 cash or credit card. One half-point bye availa
ble for any round except round 4.
Open Section Prizes:
$1050 prizes based on 30 entries, minimum 2/class: $250-$175-$125-
$100.
Class X, A, B, C/Below/Unrated: $100
Reserve Sect
ion (Open to Players under 1400)
Entry Fee: $25 online by 5:00 pm July 14 at 5:00 pm, $40 online thereafter; on-site
$40 cash or credit card. One half-point bye available for any round except
round 4.
Reserve Section Prizes: $500 prizes based o
n 30 entries, minimum 2/class: $150-$125-$75-$50. Class E, F/UNR: $50. Als
o (overlapping prizes): plaques to top 5, medals to next 10.
To register: on-line form.
Track all advanced entries here.
Advanced tournament fee is non-refundable after July 14.
You may pr
e-order lunch using online registration, or many restaurants are available
within a 5 minute drive.
No smoking. No computers. The site is wheelc
hair accessible.
For more information: OleChess, This email address is being protected from spa
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