June 30-July 2, 2023
$5,600 Guaranteed Prize Fund
US Chess Grand Prix Points 100 (Enhanced)
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Five-round Swiss; three-day and two-day schedules up to two half-point byes allowed. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2
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Three-day schedule: Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 12 noon, Saturday at 5:30 pm, Sunday at 11 am, Sunday at 4:30 pm
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Two-day schedule: Round 1 on Saturday at 9:30 am. Both schedules merge from Round 2.
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Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2758
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On-site registration closes 30 minutes before the start of round one (after that players may register with a half-point bye)
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Five sections: Premier (FIDE-rated, minimum rating USCF or FIDE 1800), U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000
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Premier section is FIDE rated and follows FIDE pairing rules.
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$5,600 guaranteed prize fund:
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Premier: $1200/$600/$300
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U1900: $1000/$500/$200
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U1600: $500/$250/$100
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U1300: $350/$150
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U1000: $300/$150
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Time control:
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G/90+30
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Default/Forfeit Time: 1 hour or full time control for rounds less than 60 mins.
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Entry fee for all sections except lowest section: $125 by 5/31, $135 by 6/28, $150 on/after 6/29 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
- Entry fee for lowest section (U1000): $95 by 5/31, $105 by 6/28, $120 on/after 6/29 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
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Free entry to GMs and IMs ($125 deducted from prizes)
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Re-entries are permitted in all sections except Premier -- the price to re-enter is $50.
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Hotel reservations with chess rate available. $119/night + taxes. Must mention 'Independence Day Chess tournament' or book through the following link Book Here. Last day to get chess rate 06/09. Free Parking onsite.
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Masks are optional. Spectators are welcome.
- Side Events: Scholastic Tournament on Saturday 7/1 and Blitz Tournament on Saturday 7/1 night
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Click here to view details about the blitz event: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2760
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Click here to view details about the scholastic event: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2761
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Please bring boards, pieces, and a clock. None are provided.
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All sections are USCF-rated. The premier section is also FIDE-rated.
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For any questions, please reach out to director@atlanticchessassociation.com