The 2016 Minnesota Blizzard Open

October 22-23

Crowne Plaza 3131 Campus Dr.  Plymouth, MN 

$3000 prize fund based on 100 paid entries

Open: FIDE & USCF rated. Entry fee is $60 by 20 October (late registration and players below 1800 USCF each incurs $10). Prize fund is (based on 50 participants) 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200; U2200 $200-100; U2000 $200-100.

Reserve (U1800): Just USCF rated. Entry fee is $50 by 20 October (late registration incurs $10). Prize fund is (based on 50 participants) 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150; U1600 $150-100; U1400 $150-75; U1200 $150-75; U1000 Trophy; U800 Trophy; Unrated $100.

All of the above: Five games, Swiss pairings. Time Control is game in 90 minutes plus 30 second increment. Registration Sat 9:00- 9:45am. Rounds: Sat 10-2:30-7; Sun 10-3. USCF

Questions call 815.955.4793, or email glenn@chessweekend.com