1st event scheduled (and player list)

1st event scheduled for March 7-8.

Players signed up as of  3-4-15

1. Okechukwu Iwu           2280.   P. E.
2. FM Kevin Wasiluk       2335
3. IM Andrew Tang          2421  
4. IM Sean Nagle              2531
5. Roger Hale                   1300 
6. Samrug Narayanan     1922.      E.
7. Bill Murray                  2053.      E.    
8. Dane Mattson               2246.      E.
9. Dennis McGrath          1635.   P.E.
10. Dane Zagar                 2118.    P.E.
11. Andrew Carlson         1234
12. Mark Sorlie                 1335  
13. Mike Svenson              1500
14. Dan Voje.                      Expert 
15. Ian Morton                  1843 
16. Efrain Marquina          1959   
17. Pratik Nehete.              1927    
18. Jack Lothrop                1809
19. Ivan Wijetunge.              1892     
20. Riaz Khan.                    1485
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Grand Prix Rules (Updated) 2-6-2015

2015 Classic Chess Grand Prix

A series of 6 classic chess events including a championship event in December.

All events will be held at:    MN Chess Castle
                                         1121 Jackson Street NE
                                         Ste. 134
                                         Minneapolis, MN 55413
                                         651-280-5473 Dan Voje (Club Manager)

Each event is limited to 44 players (sign up early)

Entry fee: $50 per event ($40 + $10 to Grand Prix fund)

Titled Players: 1st 4 will get a free entry (GM, IM, FM, plus TD Voje)

Event Details: 5 round swiss, Game in 90 + 30 increment

Round Times: Saturday 9:30, 2:30, & 7... Sunday 10 & 3

Accelerated Pairings: Higher rated players will face each other earlier and more often, class players will have to win a couple of games to face the higher rated players.

Regular and Championship event prizes (based on 40 paid entries)

1st              $ 500.00
U2100        $ 250.00 (there was a mistake on the flyers, these are the correct prizes)
U1800        $ 250.00
U1500        $ 200.00

Grand Prix Prizes (Based on 40 paid entries for 6 events)

1st              $ 500.00     Most total points in all events (double points in Championship event)
U2100        $ 250.00
U1800        $ 250.00
U1500        $ 200.00

Grand Prix Drawing (held at Championship event)

Each win at any Grand Prix event will get you an entry into the drawing for $250. If funds allow we will have multiple prizes at the drawing.

How to sign up:    See Dan Voje at the Castle or email Mike Svenson

Mike Svenson
651-276-2007
mikesvenson@me.com

 

 

2105 Classic Chess Grand Prix info (Old Info)

2015 Classic Chess Grand Prix

A series of 7 classic chess events held at the MN Chess Castle during 2015 with a championship held in December.

EACH EVENT IS LIMITED TO 44 PLAYERS, SIGN UP EARLY

$50 PER EVENT ($40 + $10 to Grand Prix fund)

Schedule: TBD

Titled Players: 4 titled players will receive free entry (per event) GM, IM, & FM.

5 round swiss (1 section)

Game in 90 + 30 increment

Round Times: Saturday 10, 3, 7:30 and Sunday 10 & 3

Accelerated pairings (what does this mean?) Higher rated players will face each other earlier and more often. Class players will have to win a couple of games before facing the higher rated players.

Prizes (Based on 40 paid entries per event):

Regular event prizes (each event):

1st                            $ 500.00
under 2100              $ 250.00
under 1800              $ 250.00
under 1500              $ 200.00

Grand Prix Champion (Total Points in all events, double points in championship event):

1st                           $ 500.00
under 2100             $ 250.00
under 1800             $ 250.00
under 1500             $ 200.00

Sweepstakes Drawing:

Each win at any Grand Prix event will earn an entry into the drawing.
2 winners $500 each

Entry into Championship event: 25 entries for total point leaders from 7 regular events, 15 by total games played (if not already part of top 25 point leaders).