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      Date

      Apr 05 2025

      Time

      The last round starts at 6pm, or earlier if both players agree,
      10:00 AM

      Cost

      $40.00

      Big April Dragon Knight Grand Prix

      Big April Dragon Knight Grand Prix

      Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
      Dragon Knight Chess Center
      Saturday, April 5, 2025

      Event Overview

      Dragon Knight Chess Center

      2000 Bearcat Way

      Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560

      (919) 422-2535

      Enhanced Grand Prix

      4 round Swiss System

      3 sections: Open Section, Under 1700 Section, and Under 1400 Section

      Prize Fund:  Open Section: $200-140-100-60 Guaranteed ($500 Total Guaranteed)

      Under 1700 Section: $312 total b/8 entries in Under 1700 Section: $136-80-56-40.

      Under 1400 Section: $312 total b/8 entries in Under 1400 Section: $136-80-56-40.

      Registration and Entry Fee:

      Register by March 15 pay $40;

      Register March 16-22 pay $45;

      Register March 23-29 pay $50;

      Register March 30-April 3 (6pm) pay $55;

      After April 3 pay $60.

      Onsite registration 9:00-9:30 morning of tournament; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely.

      Masters play for free; $40 deducted from prize.

      USCF membership required.

      Time Control: All sections G/60; delay 5. Each player receives 60 minutes plus a 5 second delay to complete each game.

      4 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:

      1st Round 10am;

      2nd Round 1pm;

      3rd Round 3:30pm

      4th Round 6pm

      Optional half point bye allowed for any round declared before Round 2.

      Section choice guidelines:  For “playing up” in Open or Under 1700 Section, the 100 point guideline applies: minimum recommended rating to enter Open Section is 1600, and minimum recommended rating to enter Under 1700 Section is 1300.

      USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (April 2025 rating list).

      For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email:  jon@dragonknightchess.com

      For contact during the event email (above) or text (or call) (919) 422-2535

      NO residency restriction: Open to all players

      Live OTB Event

      Address:

      2000 Bearcat Way
      Suite 104
      Morrisville, NC 27560
      United States

      Sections: 3
      Grand Prix Points: 15
      Prize Fund: 1124
      FIDE Rated: No
      Handicap Accessible: Yes
      Residency Restriction: No
      Online Event: No

      Organizer Overview

      Dragon Knight Chess
      Email: jon@dragonknightchess.com
      Phone: (919) 422-2535

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