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      Date

      Dec 07 2024

      Time

      The last round starts at 3:30 pm, or earlier if both players agree,
      10:00 AM

      Cost

      $30.00

      Dragon Knight Coats & Toys for Kids Day Grand Prix

      https://new.uschess.org/dragon-knight-coats-toys-kids-day-grand-prix

      Dragon Knight Coats & Toys for Kids Day Grand Prix

      Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
      Dragon Knight Chess Center
      Saturday, December 7, 2024

      Event Overview

      Dragon Knight Chess Center

      2000 Bearcat Way

      Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560

      (919) 422-2535

      Enhanced Grand Prix

      3 round Swiss System

      3 sections: Open Section, Under 1700 Section, and Under 1300 Section

      Prize Fund:  Open Section: $150-100-50 Guaranteed ($300 Total Guaranteed)

      Under 1700 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1700 Section.

      Under 1300 Section: $232 total b/8 entries in Under 1300 Section.

      Registration and Entry Fee:

      Register by Nov 16 pay $30;

      Register Nov 17-23 pay $35;

      Register Nov 24-30 pay $40;

      Register Dec 1-5 (6pm) pay $45;

      After Dec 5 pay $50.

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

      Masters play for free; $30 deducted from prize.

      USCF membership required.

      Time Control:  All sections G/70; delay 5.  Each player receives 70 minutes plus a 5 second delay to complete each game.

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

      3 round Swiss System; Round Schedule:

      1st Round 10am;

      2nd Round 1pm;

      3rd Round 3:30pm

      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 1200.

      Cash prizes in Under 1700 Section based on 8 entries in U1700:  $80-64; Top Under 1600 prize $48; Top Under 1500 prize $40

      Cash prizes in Under 1300 Section based on 8 entries in U1300:  $80-64; Top Under 1100 prize $48; Top Under 900 prize $40

      USCF Regular rating used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes (Dec 2024 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: 10
      Prize Fund: 764
      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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