June 4 to 7, 2009 South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL
National Open Blitz Championship
Sunday · June 7th · 10 p.m.

Special! Game/10 Chess Camp Blitz Scholastic Lectures Bughouse Simuls

 
 
6 Round   Double Swiss
12 games -- play white and black vs each opponent
2 Sections: Open and Under 1800
USCF Quick Rated.

Watch GM Varuzhan Akobian (L) play GM Hikaru Nakamura (R) in 2007
Time Control   Game/5 minutes (no delay)
Prizes   based on entries - 80% of entry fees returned
Entry Fee   $60 on site only.
Registration   8:00-9:30 p.m.   Round 1 at 10 p.m.
  Byes available in first 3 rounds for late entrants, so you can play even if your last round runs late.
Highest of current FIDE, USCF regular or quick rating used.
The June rating supplement will be used.
Bring Chess Clocks.
Membership   in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.

Las Vegas International Chess Festival   ·   June 4-7, 2009
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