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22nd annual Bradley Open

Tournament Details Revised: 5/4/2017 5:12:29 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Continental Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel, 1 Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06069   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: $105-105, reserve by July 7 at www.chesstour.com/brad17.htm. Free parking.
Event Date: Friday, July 21, 2017
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
Rounds Time: 3-day Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15, 2-day Sat 11 & 2, then merges
Byes: OK all, limit 2, must commit before round 2
Prize Info: $8000 guaranteed.  
Inquiry: director@chess.us   
Event Webpage: www.chesstour.com/brad17.htm
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $78 at chessaction.com by 7/19 (U1200 Section, $48). $12 more at site.Open Section, $50 more if Under 1800/unr.
Registration - Onsite: Late entry ends Fri 6 pm (3-day), Sat 10 am (2-day).
Membership Requirement: USCF (special dues if paid online with entry fee)
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open $1000-500-300. Under 2300/Unr $400
Under 2100 $800-400-200, Under 1900/Unr $300
Under 1800 $800-400-200, Under 1600 $300
Under 1500 $700-400-200, Under 1300 $200
Under 1200 $300-200-100, plaques to top 3, first U1000, U800, U600, Unrated
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Enter online at www.chessaction.com.
  • Mixed doubles bonus prizes $200-100.
  • Unofficial USCF ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
  • $15 service charge for refunds.
  • GMs, IMS and WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize.
  • Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15, entry fee $20.

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  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.