2006 US Senior Open
August 27- September 1
A US Championship Qualifier

Open to USCF members born before August 27, 1956.

Host Hotel and Tournament Location:
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
2800 Opryland`Drive
Nashville TN 37214
chess rate $119
Phone 1-615-883-2211

Flier w/entry form.

Enter online.

6SS, 40/2 SD/1

Entry Fee: $90 if received by July 10, $100 by July 25, $110 after July 25 or onsite. Make out checks to USCF and mail them to: U.S. Chess, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967, Attn: 2006 Senior Open-Alan Kantor.

Prize Fund: 85 or more paid entries: guaranteed $5,000 (or 70% return) 1st: $1200, 2nd: $700, 3rd: $450, 4th: 350; 5th $250; 6th 150; U2200 $300-150, U2000 $300-150; U1800: $250-150, U1600: $200-100, U1400 $200-100, Unrated $200-100. Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Prizes for each Age Champion: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75.

Registration: ends 5pm August 27 for US Senior Open.

The US Senior Open will be played in the Washington B room in the Presidential Section. Please use the Presidential Portico Entrance.

Schedule:
Opening Sunday 6:30 pm
Rds: Sun – Thursday 7:00 pm, Friday last round at 11 am.
Awards reception 6 pm

Side Events: Open to all ages!!
Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 6 SS, G45. Rounds Sat 10:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 pm; Sunday noon, 2 pm, Register online until midnight Thursday August 24 $35 ~ after and onsite $50
Reg. ends Sat 9:30 am. 2 sections: Open and U1800, 5 places each section
(70% return in prize money)

Field trip from US Senior Open to US Chess headquarters in Crossville, TN
Wednesday, August 30 we will depart Nashville at 10:30 am and arrive in Crossville approximately 12:30 pm. A tour and lunch will take place at the new US Chess headquarters. You will depart 3:00 pm and arrive back in Nashville at the Opryland by 5:00 pm. The cost person is $25.00. You must make your reservation by August 21, noon central time. You can make and pay for your reservation online in our chess store located at: Sign up for field trip online or you can mail your payment to: US Chess, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38555, Attn: Field Trip.

TD: NTD Carol Jarecki

Stay for the Tennessee Open Events starting Saturday 9/1 (see details on www.tnchess.org) Reservations can be made for Aug. 26 – Sept. 3rd. Reservations made after August 7, 2006 may be accepted on space/rate available basis.

The Gaylord Opryland is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and first-class entertainment. Under majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, you'll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls where you can unwind, explore, shop, dine, and be entertained to your heart's content. Highlights include a 44-foot waterfall, laser-light and fountain shows, and tours aboard our Delta Flatboats - right inside the hotel. Visit their website at http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/

• Summerfest will continue until September 4 ~ a summer long festival featuring many free, fun things to do at the Gaylord Hotel, including complimentary tours of the gardens, free entertainment and more! http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/entertainment/summerfest.cfm
• Enjoy fine dining or casual meals at one of the 10 restaurants ~ or the Delta Island offers several quick food selections:
  Pizza Hut, Corky's Barbecue, Freshen's Yogurt, Chic-Filet, Main Street Deli, Buckhead Grill, and Christie Cookies.

Additional things to do and see in Nashville and at the Gaylord Opryland:

• Gaylord Springs premier golf course only a few blocks away Gaylord Springs™
• Luncheon cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat docked a few blocks from the entrance to the hotel
  General Jackson® Showboat     http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/gjack/index.cfm
• walk to the nearby Opry Mills Mall featuring 200 retail stores, 20 theater Cinema, and a Bass Pro shop
• A complimentary shuttle is available to the Opry Mills Mall and the General Jackson Showboat
• Nashville Sightseeing Tours.