114th Annual United States Open Chess Championship
A Heritage Event
27 July - 4 August 2013
30 July - 4 August 2013
1-4 August 2013
Madison, Wisconsin
Trophies Plus GPP: 300
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Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q Hammons Drive· Middleton, WI 53562 888.745.2032 · Chess Rate $99 Single/Quad Book your room Online Book by 12 July 2013 to receive the Chess Rate. Get directions to the Hotel Parking: FREE!! The Marriott is providing free shuttle service to the hotel from the airport. Once you land, call 608.831.2000. |
Fairfield Inn and Suites 8212 Greenway Blvd Middleton, WI 53562 Chess Rate: $99.00 Must book by 15 July 2013! 608.831.1400 |
Nearby Hotels:
[The US Chess Federation does not have an agreement with the following hotels. We are not giving any kind of a recommendation for using these hotels. We are just listing this information for last minute reservations in the event that the Madison Marriott West and the Fairfield Inn and Suites have no rooms.]
| Comfort Suites 1253 John Q Hammons Dr Madison, WI 53717 608.836.3033 0.1 mile South of the Host Hotel |
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Madison West 1109 Fourier Dr Madison, WI 53717 608.826.0500 0.4 mile South of the Host Hotel |
Hilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton 1801 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562 608.831.2220 0.4 mile North of the Host Hotel |
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Support the USCF and Ensure Future Events!
The USCF hosts several National Chess Tournaments each year. You can help us to keep entry fees down by staying at the host Hotel.
Our events rely on having players staying at the host hotel to avoid attrition and fees for the meeting space we use to hold the events.
When we achieve a predetermined number of total room nights, we are not charged for the meeting space which allows us to keep entry fees at a minimum.
PLEASE stay at the tournament host hotel whenever possible and ask for the Chess Rate. THANK YOU for your support!!!
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Prize Fund
$50,000 based on 500 paid entries - else proportional - $40,000 Guaranteed!! [80% of each prize]. Top US player not otherwise qualified will qualify for the 2014
US Championship!
A one section tournament with Class prizes.
Prizes[Projected]
Top Places: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-700-500-400. Clear winner - $200 bonus.
If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play speed game [W - 5 min, B - 3 min and draw odds] for bonus and title.
Class Prizes:
Top Master[2200-2399]: $2400-1200-600-300.
Top Expert[2000-2199]: $2400-1200-600-300.
Class A[1800-1999]: $$2400-1200-600-300.
Class B[1600-1799]: $$2400-1200-600-300.
Class C[1400-1599]: $2000-1000-500-300.
Class D[1200-1399]: $1500-700-400-200.
Class E & Below[<1200]: $1200-600-400-200.
Unrated: $700-400-200.
Special Prizes for Life Titles:
Special Prizes may be won in addition to a Place prize or a Class prize.
- Top Life Senior Master U2500: $600
- Top Life Master or Original Life Master U2300: $600
- Top Candidate Master (or higher title) U2100: $500
- Top First Category (or higher title) U1900: $500
- Top Second Category (or higher title) U1700: $500
- Top Third Category (or higher title) U1500: $400
- Top Fourth Category (or higher title) U1300: $300
Note: Life Titles must be established by 1 July 2013. Special Life Title Prizes will be calculated and awarded by 23 August 2013.
Special Prizes for Mixed Doubles: [per couple]
Special Prizes may be won in addition to a Place prize or a Class prize.
- First Place - $800
- Second Place - $600
- Third Place - $400
- Fourth Place - $200
A 'Couples' team is composed of a male and a female player. The average rating of the team must be under 1800. [A player may be rated over 1800 as long as the team's average rating is under the limit. Team composition must be submitted to the tournament staff prior to the start of the first game of the Four Day schedule.
Tournament Registration Desk in the Conference Center Foyer.
Report corrections, byes, membership payments etc. at the Registration Desk.
Phone: (931) 933-8251
This phone line is only active during the tournament...
Registration Desk Hours:
| Day | Date(s) | Hours | ||
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| Saturday | 27 July | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM | ||
| Sunday | 28 July | 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM | ||
| Monday to Friday | 29 July to 2 August | 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM | ||
| Saturday | 3 August | 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM | ||
| Sunday | 4 August | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Three different schedules for the first six rounds:
Traditional: 40/2, SD/1; d5. [7/27] - [8/3] One round daily at 7 pm then the final round [8/4] at 3 PM.
6-Day Option: 40/2, SD/1 d5. [7/30] 7 pm; [7/31] to [8/2] Two games per day - one at 12 noon and the second at 7 PM.
4-Day Option: G/60; d5. [8/1] 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM & 10 PM; [8/2] at 12 NOON, & 3 PM.
All schedules merge after Round 6 and compete for the same prizes.
- Round Seven [ALL sections]: [8/2] 7 PM.
- Round Eight [ALL sections]: [8/3] 7 PM.
- Round Nine [ALL sections]: [8/4] 3 PM.
Half Point Byes:
Must commit before round 4; Must be submitted AT LEAST two hours before the round[s] in question. Number of half-point byes available:
- 2000/up:: Up to 3 half-point byes
- 1400-1999:: Up to 2 half-point byes
- Under 1400/Unrated:: Up to 1 bye
- Zero point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the start of the desired round!
- Limit of one half-point bye in the last two rounds!
Entry Fee:
Online, $145 by 6/16, $165 by 7/14, $185 after 7/14.
By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/16, $167 postmarked by 7/14; $187 postmarked by 7/21; Do not mail after 7/21!
By phone, $150 by 6/16, $170 by 7/14; $185 by 7/26. No phone entries after 7/26 [close of business at the Office]!
At site, all $190
GMs and WGMs are free.
All entries must be made at least two hours prior to your first game played.
Prize checks will be given out beginning at 11 PM.
Bookstore Hours:
| Date(s) | Hours | |
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| Saturday, 27 July | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| 28 July - 4 August | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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SIDE EVENTS 27-28 July: U.S. Open Weekend Swiss. GPP:6. 5-SS, G/60; d5. $$1,150 guaranteed prizes. $200-100-50, U2200/Unr $160, U2000 $150, U1800 $140, U1600 $120, U1400 $100, U1200 $80, Unr $50. Entry fee $40, Unr free if paying USCF dues. On-Site Registration 10:00-11:30 AM 7/27, Rds: Sat 12-3, Sun 10-12:30-3. 28 July: U.S. Open Scholastic.Click here to go to the Information page, the Advanced Entries page or to Register for the 2013 US Open Scholastic. 27 July: U.S. Open Bughouse. G/5; d0. Entry fee $20 per team. 80% of entry fees in cash prizes. Registration ends at 7:00 PM, first round begins at 7:30 PM. 29, 30, 31 July; 1, 2 August: U.S. Open Quads. G/30; d5. Entry fee $20. Registration 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Rds. 12-1:30-3:00. $50 to first in each quad. 31 July: U.S. Open G/15 Championship. 5-SS, G/15; d5. Quick rated, higher of regular or quick rating. Entry fee $40. Registration 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Rds: noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. 80% of entries as returned as cash prizes. First 30%, second 15%, U2100 12%, U1800 10%, U1500/Unr 8%, U1200 5%. 3 August: U.S. Open Blitz Championship. Trophies Plus GPP: 15. 7-SS (double round, 14 games), 1 section, G/5; d0. Blitz rated, higher of regular or Blitz rating. Entry fee $40, free to Unrated if paying USCF dues. Registration 9am-11:30am, first round begins at noon. $2000 guaranteed prizes! $$400-200-150, Expert $200-100, U2000 $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600/Unr $140-70, U1400 $100, U1200 $70. The July 2013 Rating Supplement will be used. 1-2 August FIDE Trainers Seminar Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess Teachers. This is FIDE Trainers' Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma which is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers' Commission (TRG). Cost is $100. For more details see the Prospectus. Register online with the US Open. |
Things you might find useful:Wisconsin Chess created a Flyer about the immediate area. FIDE Trainers' Seminar Prospectus. A graphic schedules of all of the rounds [All Events] A COLOR graphic schedules of all of the rounds [All Events] 2013 USCF Delegates' Call Schedule for 2013 US Open Workshops & Committee Meetings Color schedule for 2013 US Open Workshops & Committee Meetings Complete Schedule for 2013 US Open |
Other National Events at the US Open this year:2013 US Open Scholastic Tournament 2013 Denker Tournament of High School Champions 2013 Barber Tournament of K-8 State Champions 2013 National Girls Invitational Click on any of the links above for more information or to register for that particular tournament. |
Plan on attending:
USCF Workshops: 31 July - 2 August
USCF Committee Meetings: 31 July - 2 August
USCF Delegates Meeting: 3-4 August
USCF Awards Luncheon: 3 August at noon
NOTE: July 2013 Rating Supplement will be used. If above USCF, CCA ratings used. Unofficial ratings used if otherwise unrated.
Current USCF Membership through August 2013 required - no tournament memberships allowed.
Foreign player ratings [for pairing purposes and prizes]: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, FQE; 200+ added to most foreign national ratings; no points added to CFC
Highest of multiple ratings generally used.
ENTRIES: Mail to USCF, Attn: 2013 US OPEN, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
Click for a Mail-In Entry FormEnter by phone: 1.800.903.8723.
Reminders:
- This year's US Open will not be FIDE rated
- All refunds will be mailed from the USCF Office following the conclusion of the event.
- No cell phones!
- Bring a clock - none supplied.
- All sections and side events have a 5 sec delay except the Blitz and the Bughouse which have no delay.
- Sets/boards supplied for tournament, but not for skittles.
The 18th Annual Golf Tournament: If you will be playing in a chess side event or the US Open Chess tournament you may play in our 18th Annual Golf Tournament Wednesday morning July 31st. Also all chess delegates can play in the golf tournament even if they cannot play in the chess events. Please e-mail Michael Wojcio for more information.
chessgolfmarathons@gmail.com.
Tennis Tournament for the US Open Chess Players: Please contact Jim Egerton. Click for more information.
