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5th Boston Elite Thanksgiving Open -- FIDE
USCF Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, FIDE rated

Tournament Details Revised: 10/24/2024 12:17:35 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Boston Elite Chess  
Event Location: Courtyard by Marriott Norwood, 300 River Ridge Dr, Norwood, MA 02062   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: Chess rate $129, book by 2024/10/29 https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711821346837&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Event Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Sunday, December 01, 2024
Time Control: 6SS. G/90; +30
Rounds Time: 11/29 1pm & 6:30pm, 11/30 11am & 4:30pm, 12/01 10am & 3:30pm
Byes: Max two 0.5 byes, declare before the 3rd round.
Prize Info: $4800 based on 50 paid entries, 75% Guaranteed
Inquiry: bostonelitechess@gmail.com    617-750-4138. Contact: Yi Wang
Event Webpage: www.bostonelitechess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Premier section: by 10/27, $128; by 11/24, $138; by 11/28 $148. U2000: by 10/27, $118; by 11/24, $128; by 11/28 $138. Play-up available with additional entry fee
Registration - Onsite: https://www.nachesshub.com/Events/Details/5b59d9c2-c9ef-4708-a2b1-4490a2914f8f
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Premier (Open to 1900+, 1800-1899 play up with a fee); Prize: $1500-$800-$400, Top U2150 -- $300
U2000 (Open to 1600+, 1400-1599 play up with a fee); Prize: $800-$500-$300, Top U1750 -- $200
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Registration and player list available: www.nachesshub.com
  • Onsite registration by 11/29, 12:00 pm. $20 more.
  • GM/IM/WGM/WIM free, please register ASAP
  • Nov 2024 official rating used for registration/pairing/prize purposes. Live rating may be used to register or qualify for a higher section.

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