$600 Prize Fund
BASED ON 25 PAID ENTRIES
4 Double Round Swiss G/3 +increment 2

Prizes:

 1st  $150    2nd $80
Top under 2100   $80
Top under 1800   $75
Top under 1500   $70
Top under 1200   $55
Top under 1000   $50
Top unrated         $50

For players with both regular and blitz ratings the higher rating will be used.

August US Chess ratings will be used for pairings and eligibility however other ratings may be used if higher. This includes but is not limited to unofficial US Chess ratings, US Chess Online ratings, CCA minimum ratings, converted FIDE, or other national ratings. The decision of the chief tournament director regarding eligibility or other rating issues is final.

Entry Fee:

$25 by 6:00 p.m. Saturday, $35 later.

Refunds may be requested 2 hours before your first round. A $5 Service charge is withheld to cover credit card and processing fees.

Schedule:

Rounds at  9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Register at kingregistration.com/register/LVOPENBLITZ2024 or on site.

Registration ends at 8:30 p.m. Late entries may receive a half point bye in round 1.

Half point byes (limit 2) available in any round if requested with entry.

All sections are US Chess blitz rated (membership required). Top 2 sections are FIDE rated.

Chess sets and boards are provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring increment capable digital chess clocks.

No outside food or beverage, other than water, will be allowed in the tournament playing room or the skittles area.  Exceptions may be made for persons who need a particular food or beverage for medical reasons. 

            3700 W Flamingo Rd    Las Vegas, NV 89103

Use the Reserve a Room Link for discounted room rates. Renovated rooms in the Ipanema Tower are $69 weekdays and $169 Friday & Saturday. Rooms in the Masquerade Tower are only $39 weekdays and $129 Friday & Saturday. The resort fee is discounted to $32. Reserve early to be sure to get these rates. After August 1st, rates will be higher.

Brought to you by the Southern Nevada Chess Club and the organizers of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Contact us at vegaschess@gmail.com or (702) 930-9550. Emails and text messages will be answered more quickly than voicemail.

      

 

This event is part of the 2024 Las Vegas Open

Las Vegas Open	August 23-25 or 24-25
Las Vegas Open Saturday Night Blitz	August 24
Las Vegas Open Youth Tournament	August 24
Las Vegas Open Youth Quads	August 25
Las Vegas Open Youth Blitz	August 25

 

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