Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1975 U.S. Open
A Nebraska Player of the Year Event
Enhanced Grand Prix 150 Points
Graduate Hotel
141 N 9th ST
Lincoln NE 68508
Saturday May 31st-Sunday June 1st, 2025
5 Round Swiss System
Registration: Saturday May 31st- 8:00-8:45 AM
Talk and Greeting 9:00-9:30 AM
Saturday Rounds at 9:30, 1:00 and 4:30
Round 1 and 2 TC G/75+15, Round 3 TC G/90+30
Sunday June 1st
9:30 AM-Special Memories of the 1975 U.S. Open
Sunday Rounds at 10:45 and 3:30
Rounds 4-5 TC: G/90+30
PRIZE FUND $11,200.00 Guaranteed
1st Place $3,000.00
2nd Place $2,000.00
3rd Place $1,000.00
1st Expert-$800.00
2nd Expert-$400.00
1st A-$700.00
2nd A-$350.00
1st B-600.00
2nd B-$300.00
1st C-$500.00
2nd C-$250.00
1st D & Below: $400.00
2nd D & Below-$150.00
Top Under Age 14-$250.00
Best Game in Tournament-$250.00
Best Endgame in the Tournament-$250.00
*Special Note: We have added $1200.00 to the prize fund in the form of 2 Expert prizes due to the strength of this playing field. This information will NOT appear on the TLA in Chess Life. *
For hotel rates call the Graduate directly at 402-475-4011 and mention the chess tournament.
Entry Fee:
$95.00 before 11:59 PM on Thursday May 29th or $120.00 late or on site.
Free Entry to all GM/IM/FMs
For more information contact Bruce Draney at gambiteer49@yahoo.com
$400.00 stipend and transportation from OMA or LNK airports to first three GM Registrations and $250.00 stipends to first 3 IMs.
This event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1975 U.S. Open which was held at this very hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska
If you wish to reserve a room at the Graduate for this event here is the link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LNKGLGU&arrivalDate=2025-05-30&departureDate=2025-06-01&groupCode=90Y&room1NumAdults=1
Wheel Chair Accessible
No Electronic Scorekeeping devices
TLA will appear in the April and May issues of Chess Life.
NOTICE ABOUT PARKING IN DOWNTOWN LINCOLN:
If you bring a car to the tournament you will have to park in downtown Lincoln on Friday and Saturday for a fee. (Sunday is free on the street). Although the Graduate Hotel DOES have an attached parking garage, they charge about $23.00/day to park there for the entire day/overnight. Lincoln City Parking garages charge $13.50/day and several are within 1-2 blocks of the hotel. Please be aware of the parking fees when planning to attend and play in our event.