Minnesota International Chess Festival: U2200 & U1600 Sections
USCF Rated Tournament, concurrent with FIDE Rated Open. $2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Start Date -
End Date -
August 21, 2021
Registration -
Online at www.kingregistration.com under "Chess Weekend."
Location -
Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington MN 55431
Time Control -
Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington MN 55431
Entry Fee -
$89 by 7/19; $99 after 7/19; $119 after 8/14.
Rounds -
U2200 and U1600 sections are USCF rated 5-round Swisses with rounds at 7pm on 8/19, 10am and 3pm on 8/20, 10am and 4pm on 8/21. Optional 2-day schedule: Round 1 at 10am and Round 2 at 12pm on 8/20, then merge with 3-day.
Prizes -
U2200 Section: $500-$200, top u2000 USCF $150, top u1800 USCF $150
U1600 Section: $500-$200, top u1400 USCF $150, top u1200 USCF $150.
Unrated players can enter U2200 and U1600 sections, but are only eligible for place prizes.