Dates: Wednesday, August 5, through Sunday, August 9
Address: 237 N Central Ave, Suite # A, Glendale, CA 91203
Time Control: 90+30s increment
Schedule:
Round 1: Aug 5, 4 pm PT
Round 2: Aug 6, 10 am PT
Round 3: Aug 6, 4 pm PT
Round 4: Aug 7, 10 am PT
Round 5: Aug 7, 4 pm PT
Round 6: Aug 8, 10 am PT
Round 7: Aug 8, 4 pm PT
Round 8: Aug 9, 10 am PT
Round 9: Aug 9, 4 pm PT
Games will be broadcasted on Chess.com with a 15-minute delay.
Chief Organizer: GM Melik Khachiyan and IA Judit Stzaray
Chief Arbiter: IA Abel Talamantez
Questions & Registration: Contact Judit Sztaray via WhatsApp: +1-919-265-7560.
List of Players: Coming Soon!
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7/9 Points needed:
2450+: $1000 (1 spot)
2400-2450: $1,200 (3 spots)
2300-2400: $1,300 (1 spot)
2200-2300: $1,500 (1 spot)
u2200: $2,000 (1 spot)
6.5/9 Points needed:
2501+: $700
2451-2500: $1,100 (3 spots)
2401-2450: $1,200 (2 spots)
2351–2400: $1,500 (1 spot)
2301-2350: $1,800 (1 spot)
7/9 Points needed:
6.5/9 Points needed:
Coming soon
Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles
Brand Plaza Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Glendale
Vagabond Inn - Glendale
Hotel Xilo Glendale
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
Glendale Express Hotel
Special group rates are coming in from the hotels as they come in.
All players must participate in all 9 rounds. There are no exceptions, and failure to complete the event, barring an emergency, will affect future tournament eligibility.
Due to the 30-second increment, players are required to notate for the entire duration of the game.
Players must sign their score sheets and return them to the tournament director (TD) upon completion of the game.
Possession of electronic devices during a game is strictly prohibited and will result in forfeiture. Players may check in their devices at the TD desk before each round.
Additional fair play screenings may be conducted to ensure the integrity of the event.
The forfeit time is 60 minutes unless otherwise notified by the TD.
The organizer reserves the right to make any necessary adjustments to the rules throughout the event.