The 2017 Minnesota Blizzard Open

October 14-15

Chess Castle of Minnesota, 1121 NE Jackson St. #134 Minneapolis, MN 55413

$1500 prize fund based on 50 paid entries

Open: FIDE & USCF rated. Entry fee is $60 by 7 October (late registration and players below 1800 USCF each incurs $10). Prize fund is (based on 50 participants) 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100; U2300 $150; U2000 $150, trophy for biggest upset.

Reserve (U1800): Just USCF rated. Entry fee is $50 by 7 October (late registration incurs $10). Prize fund is (based on 50 participants) 1st $200, 2nd $125, 3rd $75; U1500 $100; U1300 $100; U1100 Trophy; U900 Trophy; Unrated Trophy.

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, FIDE (championship section only)

IM Andrew Tang will be playing!!!!

Please note that Chess Castle discount will be given at site in the form of a rebate!

Questions call 815.955.4793, or email glenn@chessweekend.com