![]() ![]() Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Half point byes available in any round if requested at least 2 hours in advance Sunday byes must be requested before the start of round 4 and may not be cancelled. Senior (over 65) $40 less by 5/31 $21 more on site. $150 more for players not rated 2200 or above. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher. June FIDE ratings used in Open section, June US Chess ratings in all other sections. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Average rating below 2200, teammates may play in different sections, only rounds 1-7 count for Open Section or best day for Beginners. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Plus-Score Bonus: ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with a plus score wins a $50 gift certificate. Unrated players may play only in Beginners or Open Section. Beginners (unrated or provisionally rated 1300 or lower) : 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Provisionally rated players may not win an amount greater than 40% of top prize in any under section balance goes to next player(s) in line. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 3 FIDE rated. ![]()
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