89th Montana Open

Montana Chess Association Grand Prix Event

Dates: April 6-7, 2024                                     

MCA Business Meeting April 5, 2024 - 8PM

Location: C’mon Inn 406-587-3555

                   6139 E Valley Center Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718

Hotel Rooms: $160 if reserved by March 5th - ask for Montana Open Chess Block

Registration:  8:00-8:30 Saturday April 6^th

Format: 5 Round Swiss  Time Control: G/105;D5

Rounds: 9:00am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm, and Sun at 8:30am and 1:00pm (or ASAP)

Pairings: TD Reserves the right to use accelerated pairings

Prizes: $400 based on 30 paid adult entries.  1st--$200, 2nd--$125, 3rd--$75

If entries permit, additional prizes / increases TBD

(Average Prize Pool over last 3 Opens $800)

Entry Fee: $40, (juniors $30) if registered by April 5^th  

                   $50, (juniors $40) after April 5^th  

                   Entries must be paid by 8:30am Saturday to be paired.

Tournament Director: Kevin Kuehnel – kevin.kuehnel1@gmail.com

Misc: MCA membership required or OSA

• One ½ point bye available, byes for rounds 4-5 must be arranged Saturday night.
• Please register in advance & renew your USCF membership prior to registration.