Maryland Chess Association

USCF Rated 3 Sections 5SS, G/25; d5
Open Section Prizes: 1^st $500, 2^nd $300, 3^rd $200, Top U2000 $125, U1800 $125, U1600 $125.  Section open to unrated and players over USCF rating of 1300.

U1400 Section Prizes: 1^st $400, 2^nd $250, 3^rd $150, Top U1200 $100, Top Unrated $75

U1000 Section Prizes: 1^st $100 Trophies for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place, Top U800, Top U500 and Top Unrated.

USCF September Rating Supplement used.

Entry fees waived for GM’s and IM’s, $55 deducted from prizes won.

Byes: Two ½ point byes available, only one ½ bye for either round 4 or 5. Notifications for byes required 1 hour prior to start of desired round.

Open and U1400 Section Entry Fee: $55, after Sept. 15^th $60 

U1000 Section Entry Fee: $45, after Sept. 15^th $50
Registration: 9:00-9:45, rounds at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm.

Registration at: charmcitychess.com/new_tournament

US Chess Federation membership required.  Please bring sets and clocks.