Location:  LaVista Conference Center at the I-80 (126th & Harrison Exit) at 12520 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE 68128 Two hotels share the Conference Center:  Embassy Suites  and Marriot Courtyard To reserve a room at a discounted rate call (402) 339-4900.  Mention the chess tournament.  

4 Rnd Swiss Round 1-2 G/70 d5, Round 3-4 G/85 d5

A Nebraska Hall of Fame and POY Event. 

EF $55.00 if by 8/1/2024, $70.00 on site. 

Registration 8:00-8:45

Round 1: 9:00 AM, Round 2:12:30 PM, Round 3: 3:45 PM Round 4: 7 PM 

Grand Prix Points 15

Wilkins Cup to Winner

Prizes $2,000/b50 with $1,000 Guaranteed

1st $700/50  $350 Guaranteed

2nd $500/50 $250 Guaranteed

3rd $300.00/50 $150 Guaranteed

Class B and C $260.00/50 $130 Guaranteed

Class D/E/Below/UNR $240.00/50 $120 Guaranteed 

Handicapped Accessible

No Electronic Scorekeeping Devices

Hotel has a strict outside food and drink policy. 

Accelerated pairings may be used if entries exceed 40 

Entries to Bruce Draney gambiteer49@yahoo.com or call (402) 312 6335 for more information.  

This event is being co-sponsored by Craig Wilkins, the Lincoln Chess Foundation and the Omaha Chess Community.