Organized and conducted by Twin Ports Chess Club, Superior, WI

Directed by USCF Local TD Daniel Voje

Dates: August 15-16, 2015

Venue: The Suites Hotel in Canal Park, 325 Lake Avenue S. Duluth, MN  55802

Format: 5 Rounds SS

Sections:

Open (USCF rated):

• Entry Fees: $60 (Adv entry fee - valid for online registration until Aug 8, 2015), $70 (On site and online after Aug 8, 2015)
• Titled players (IM, GM) enter free, all other players: $60.
• Prizes (Based on 40): 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250; U2200: $125; U2000: $125; Scott Kittsley Upset Trophy.

U1800 (USCF rated):

• Entry fee: $50 (Adv entry fee - valid for online registration until Aug 8, 2015), $60 (On site and online after Aug 8, 2015)
• Prizes (Based on 40): 1st: $500 + Anarae Schunk Memorial Trophy, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $125; U1600: $100; U1400: $100; U1200 Trophy.

U1200 (USCF rated):

• Entry fee: $40 (Adv entry fee - valid for online registration until Aug 8, 2015), $50 (On site and online after Aug 8, 2015)
• Prizes (Based on 15): 1st: $120, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $40. Plus Medals for the top 1st-3rd Elementary, top 1st-3rd Junior High, and the top 1st-3rd High School Students.

Time Control (for all sections):

• Round 1: Game/60 + 30 sec cumulative increment per move
• Rounds 2-5: Game/90 + 30 sec cumulative increment per move

Round Times:

• 1st Round: 10:30AM, Saturday, August 15, 2015
• 2nd Round: 2:00PM, Saturday, August 15, 2015
• 3rd Round: 7:00PM, Saturday, August 15, 2015
• 4th Round: 10:00AM, Sunday, August 16, 2015
• 5th Round: 3:00PM, Sunday, August 16, 2015

Entries:

Online registration: Please use the form bellow (Advanced entry fees will be valid until midnight on August 8, 2015 for online registration)

Onsite Registration: 9:00AM - 10:00AM, Saturday, August 15, 2015.

Other information:

Hotel: All Rooms include a full breakfast buffet, served 7:00-10:00am daily, and complete kitchen with dishware. $110 chess rate at the Suites Hotel, contact the hotel directly for reservations. Tel.: (218)-727-4663. You must ask for the Chess Rate!

Our block of rooms is held until July 10, 2015. After July 10, 2015, it will be extremely hard to find a room, so book early!

• If you have any questions, contact Dane Zagar danezagar@gmail.com or 218-409-5678.
• One ½ - Pt Bye will be allowed in Rounds 1-4. Request for Byes must be submitted during registration or by the end of Round 1.
• USCF - August 2015 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes.