Tournament
45TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN
Rounds
6
Start Date
08/31/2024
End Date
09/02/2024
Sections
OPEN - 3-days (6)
OPEN - 2 days (2)
U2200 - 3 days (3)
U2200 - 2 days (0)
U2000 - 3 days (1)
U2000 - 2 days (1)
U1800 - 3 days (4)
U1800 - 2 days (3)
U1600 - 3 days (2)
U1600 - 2 days (1)
U1400 - 3 days (1)
U1400 - 2 days (3)
U1200 - 3 days (2)
U1200 - 2 days (5)
Players
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HOTEL
- Location: Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
- Address: 2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
- Phone: 619-221-1900
- Website: www.marriott.com/
- Rate: $289 (book by August 3, 2024)
- Note: Book early to ensure availability.
REGISTRATION
- ONLINE: Scroll down and complete all required fields. A processing fee applies (payments are collected securely through Stripe).
- IN-PERSON: Pay Chuck at the club (Wednesday nights & Saturday Gambitos) or register on-site ($170 fee).
ONSITE REGISTRATION
- 3-Day: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Saturday
- 2-Day: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Sunday
ENTRY FEE
- Early Bird: $110 (by 7/31)
- Regular: $130 (by 8/21)
- Late: $150 (after 8/21)
- On-Site: $170
- Special: $90 (U1200 or unrated)
FORMAT
- 6 Round Swiss, 7 Sections
- FIDE Rated: Open & U2200 Sections (except for the 2-day schedule)
- 3-Day Schedule: G/100 +30 second increment
- 2-Day Schedule: First 3 games G/40, with 5 second delay, then merge
ROUNDS
- 3-Day: 10 AM & 4 PM on Sat, 10 AM & 4:30 PM on Sun, 10 AM & 4 PM Mon
- 2-Day: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Sun; 10 AM & 4 PM Mon
BYES
- Two half-point byes allowed (book at least 1 hour before the round)
- Last Round Byes: Must be requested before round 3 and are irrevocable
PRIZE FUND
Total: $20,000 (100% Guaranteed)
PRIZES
- OPEN SECTION: 1st $2,200, 2nd $1,400, 3rd $1,000, 4th $600,5th $400, 6th $200; BU2300 $800, 2nd $400
- U2200: 1st $1,400, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 4th $200
- U2000: 1st $1,300, 2nd $700, 3rd $400, 4th $200
- U1800: 1st $1,300, 2nd $700, 3rd $400, 4th $200
- U1600: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $300, 4th $200
- U1400: 1st $800, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 4th $100
- U1200: 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
SPECIAL NOTES
- GMs, WGMs, IMs, & WIMs: Free entry (prize deduction of $100)
- Unrated: Not eligible for cash prizes (book or clock prize only)
- Re-entry Fee: $75 (must be U2300)
- Refund Charge: $15
- Forfeit Fine: $25 (contact Chuck ASAP if unable to make a round)
- Cell Phones: Not allowed during play
MEMBERSHIPS
- Active USCF membership is required. We have discounted $11 USCF vouchers for youth memberships only. Please, contact Irina at k12sdcc@gmail.com.
- SCCF Membership: Required for Southern California residents ($20, or $15 if under 18).
CONTACT